Val van de toren van Babel 1547

Cornelis Anthonisz's 1547 etching "Val van de toren van Babel" depicts the biblical story of the Tower of Babel, a grand structure built by humans in an attempt to reach heaven. However, God thwarted their efforts, confusing their languages and causing the tower to collapse. The print showcases a dramatic scene of the tower's destruction, with its massive structure crumbling around terrified figures. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a powerful reminder of the consequences of human pride and the limitations of human ambition.