Koningin Semiramis verneemt nieuws over de Babylonische opstand 1646 - 1658

"Koningin Semiramis verneemt nieuws over de Babylonische opstand" is an etching by Jeremias Falck, a Dutch Baroque artist, created between 1646 and 1658. The scene depicts the legendary Assyrian queen Semiramis receiving news of a Babylonian uprising. She is shown seated, adorned with a crown, listening intently as a messenger delivers the unsettling news. The image captures the dramatic tension of the moment, with Semiramis's reaction and the messenger's animated gesture conveying the gravity of the situation. Falck's skillful use of light and shadow enhances the scene's emotional impact.