The Tower of Babel 

Tobias Verhaecht's "The Tower of Babel" is a captivating depiction of the biblical story of mankind's attempt to reach heaven. The painting showcases a monumental ziggurat rising majestically in the center, with figures working tirelessly on its construction. The landscape is rich with detail, featuring winding roads, a bridge, and a distant city, reflecting the ambition of the builders. Verhaecht, a master of landscape painting, skillfully employs light and shadow to create a sense of depth and scale, emphasizing the tower's towering presence. This artwork, housed in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, provides a visual commentary on human pride and the limits of ambition.