Nimrod laat de Toren van Babel bouwen Possibly 1585 - 1702

Jan van Londerseel’s etching, *Nimrod laat de Toren van Babel bouwen* (c. 1585-1702), depicts the biblical story of the Tower of Babel, where humanity attempted to build a tower reaching heaven. The etching shows Nimrod, a legendary king, overseeing the construction of the tower, which is depicted as a massive ziggurat surrounded by a bustling city. The etching is a detailed and lively representation of the story, capturing the energy and ambition of the people who built the tower. The artist, Jan van Londerseel, was a Dutch painter and printmaker known for his history paintings, still lifes, and landscapes.