The Tower of Babel 1563

Pieter Bruegel the Elder's "The Tower of Babel" (1563) depicts the biblical story of mankind's attempt to build a tower reaching heaven. This monumental oil painting, currently housed in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, is renowned for its intricate detail and vivid portrayal of human ambition and the consequences of hubris. The tower, a complex structure of brick and stone, appears unstable and chaotic, reflecting the divine intervention that ultimately thwarted the builders' plans. The scene is teeming with life, showcasing Bruegel's mastery of depicting human interaction in a vast landscape.