Babylon Collection (#9)

Lake & Island of Khatouniyah
LLM457949 Lake & Island of Khatouniyah by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lake & Island of Khatouniyah)

Archive Chamber, Kouyunjik
LLM457946 Archive Chamber, Kouyunjik by Malan, Solomon Caesar (1812-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archive Chamber, Kouyunjik)

Fol. 319v The Dream of Nebuchadnezzar, from the Bible Mozarabe (vellum)
XIR239980 Fol.319v The Dream of Nebuchadnezzar, from the Bible Mozarabe (vellum) by Spanish School, (10th century); Archivo Capitular de la Real Colegiata de San Isidoro

Susanna and the Elders, from a series illustrating scenes from The Bible, pub
EHL92821 Susanna and the Elders, from a series illustrating scenes from The Bible, pub. by Claes Jansz Visscher (c.1550-c.1612) c.1590 (engraving) by Netherlandish School (16th century)

Representation of heaven and earth according to the Babylonians, after a sketch by Jensen
CHT184905 Representation of heaven and earth according to the Babylonians, after a sketch by Jensen, P. (colour litho) by Raenicke, M

Map of Cairo, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622
STC121076 Map of Cairo, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Frans Hogenberg (1535-90), c.1572 (coloured engraving) by Hoefnagel

The dying Alexander the Great receiving the homage of his army, Babylon, 323 BC (litho)
6000605 The dying Alexander the Great receiving the homage of his army, Babylon, 323 BC (litho) by Piloty, Karl Theodor von (1826-86); Private Collection; (add.info)

Brick with inscription of Ashurbanipal describing building work on Ekur, c. 668-631 B. C
3900041 Brick with inscription of Ashurbanipal describing building work on Ekur, c.668-631 B.C. (ceramic) by Neo-Assyrian, (7th century BC); 7x41.3x41.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Processional Way of Babylon erigee under the rule of Nebuchadnezzar II (605-562 BC)
LSE4319242 The Processional Way of Babylon erigee under the rule of Nebuchadnezzar II (605-562 BC): detail of the Ishtar Gate depicting a Mosaic lion of bricks

The Processional Way of Babylon erigee under the rule of Nebuchadnezzar II (605-562 BC)
LSE4319241 The Processional Way of Babylon erigee under the rule of Nebuchadnezzar II (605-562 BC): detail of the Ishtar Gate depicting a Mosaic lion of bricks

Allegory of the fall of Babylon (with angel) - Miniature of the Middle Ages (ref
LSE4417038 Allegory of the fall of Babylon (with angel) - Miniature of the Middle Ages (ref.815, 032r): Request for permission from the Municipal Library of Toulouse (tel)

Astronomy: Arab scientists raising the height of the Sun in the Plain of Babylon around
XEE4136711 Astronomy: Arab scientists raising the height of the Sun in the Plain of Babylon around 825. They use a quarter circle with pinnules

Decameron de Boccaccio (Jean Boccaccio): the Chatelain Pericone welcomes Alatiel
LRI4634155 Decameron de Boccaccio (Jean Boccaccio): the Chatelain Pericone welcomes Alatiel, daughter of the sultan of Babylon Beminedab and her suite on the island of Mallorca

The kings of the Persian and Mede peoples fight that of Babylon Page taken from
LRI4647418 The kings of the Persian and Mede peoples fight that of Babylon Page taken from the manuscript " Genealogy de la Bible" of the French school

Semiramis building Babylon Semiramis (Semiramide), legendary queen of Assyria
JLJ4654174 Semiramis building Babylon Semiramis (Semiramide), legendary queen of Assyria and Babylonia, contemplates on the banks of the Euphrates the city that will become one of the Seven Wonders

View of the Way of the processions of Babylon in enamel tiles: lions on march
LRI4658315 View of the Way of the processions of Babylon in enamel tiles: lions on march, sacred animals of Ishtar, Babylonian goddess of war and love

View of the Way of the processions of Babylon in enamel tiles: lion walking
LRI4658342 View of the Way of the processions of Babylon in enamel tiles: lion walking, sacred animal of Ishtar, Babylonian goddess of war and love

View of the fortifications of the city, Ishtar Gate, 580 BC
LRI4732203 View of the fortifications of the city, Ishtar Gate, 580 BC by Babylonian, (6th century BC); Babylon, Iraq; (add.info.: Mesopotamia: view of the ruins of the Ishtar Gate)

Bricks of the Ishtar gate, 580 BC
LRI4732410 Bricks of the Ishtar gate, 580 BC by Babylonian, (6th century BC); Babylon, Iraq; (add.info.: Mesopotamia: bricks of the Ishtar Gate, Babylon City, 580 BC, Iraq (Bricks of the Ishtar gate)

Detail of the gate of southern palace, 580 BC
LRI4732266 Detail of the gate of southern palace, 580 BC by Babylonian; Babylon, Iraq; (add.info.: Mesopotamia: view of the ruins of the South Palace Gate, inferior citation of Babylon)

Fragment of Assyrian relief showing soldiers escorting loot and captives from Babylon
1216468 Fragment of Assyrian relief showing soldiers escorting loot and captives from Babylon (marble) by Assyrian School; 66x76.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Nimrud)

Gustave Dore Bible: Isaiahs vision of the destruction of Babylon (engraving)
5221388 Gustave Dore Bible: Isaiahs vision of the destruction of Babylon (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isaiahs vision of the destruction of Babylon)

Graven Images of Babylon (engraving)
5202119 Graven Images of Babylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Graven Images of Babylon)

Vision of Chariots foreshowing the Destruction of Babylon, Isaiah XXI, 7 (engraving)
5218635 Vision of Chariots foreshowing the Destruction of Babylon, Isaiah XXI, 7 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Capture of Babylon (engraving)
971216 Capture of Babylon (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of Babylon)

Ruins of Babylon (engraving)
971218 Ruins of Babylon (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of Babylon)

By the rivers of Babylon, illustration from Pictures That Teach The Crown Series
3083018 By the rivers of Babylon, illustration from Pictures That Teach The Crown Series, 1920 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Then he put out the eyes of Zedekiah (colour litho)
3095790 Then he put out the eyes of Zedekiah (colour litho) by Andre, Richard (1834-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Then he put out the eyes of Zedekiah)

Jewish captives at Babylon (engraving)
819156 Jewish captives at Babylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jewish captives at Babylon (Psalms CXXXVII)

Hanging Gardens of Babylon (engraving)
819724 Hanging Gardens of Babylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hanging Gardens of Babylon in the ancient city-state of Babylon)

The first astronomer (chromolitho)
1094200 The first astronomer (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first astronomer)

Nebuchadnezzars madness, c. 1680. Creator: Ruthart, Carl Borromä
Nebuchadnezzars madness, c. 1680. Private Collection

The Fall of Babylon, from the Apocalypse. n. d. Creator: Jean Duvet
The Fall of Babylon, from the Apocalypse.n.d

The Babylon Harlot seated on the Seven-Headed Beast, from the Apocalypse. n. d
The Babylon Harlot seated on the Seven-Headed Beast, from the Apocalypse.n.d

Plate 9: Alexanders Triumphal Entry into Babylon, from The Deeds of Alexander the Great, 1608

SOCIAL / BERLIN / BABYLON
Berlin depicted as the Modern Babylon Date: 1933

NEBUCHADNEZZAR MAD
King of Babylon, late in life he suffers a mysterious illness which requires him to adopt a vegetarian diet, and his behaviour becomes animal like for a while Date: 604 - 562 BC

JEWS IN CAPTIVITY
Nebuchadnezzar II, after defeating the Jews, takes many of them captive to Babylon, where they are very unhappy Date: 597 BC

Eastbourne BN20 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Eastbourne BN20 9

The Confusion of Tongues, 1600s. Creator: Mander, Karel van, the Elder (1548-1606)
The Confusion of Tongues, 1600s. Found in the Collection of Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

The Feast of Belshazzar. Creator: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)
The Feast of Belshazzar. Found in the Collection of Museo di Castelvecchio, Verona

The Feast of Belshazzar, ca 1543. Creator: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)
The Feast of Belshazzar, ca 1543. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Musa¸«ussu (sirrush) and aurochs relief, Babylon, Iraq Musß©½ussu
Mushussu (sirrush) and aurochs relief, Babylon, Iraq, Middle East

Reconstructed ruins of Babylon, Iraq, Middle East

Istanbul, Turkey. Archeological Museum. Glazed brick lion in relief from the procession
3469761 Istanbul, Turkey. Archeological Museum. Glazed brick lion in relief from the " procession street", Babylon

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"Babylon: A Timeless Tale of Grandeur and Mystery" Step into the enchanting world of Babylon, a city that has captivated imaginations for centuries. From the awe-inspiring Hanging Gardens to the majestic Ishtar Gate, this ancient metropolis holds secrets waiting to be unraveled. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, were a testament to human ingenuity and beauty. Imagine strolling through lush greenery cascading from towering terraces, creating an oasis in the heart of a bustling city. At Berlin's Pergamon Museum, you can catch a glimpse of history with the Ishtar Gate from Babylon. Its vibrant blue glazed bricks adorned with mythical creatures transport you back to an era when artistry knew no bounds. Legend intertwines with reality as we recall Daniel and Belshazzar's tale within these walls. The prophetic visions and mysterious writings have fascinated scholars throughout time, leaving us pondering their significance even today. Babylon's lion roared proudly along its Processional Way, symbolizing power and majesty. This magnificent creature decorated this grand avenue where kings paraded during religious ceremonies—a sight that must have left spectators in awe. As depicted by John Martin's masterpiece "The Fall of Babylon, " we witness destruction amidst chaos—an epic scene capturing both tragedy and triumph. The artist skillfully portrays the downfall of this once-mighty empire while reminding us that all great civilizations eventually face their demise. Delve deeper into history through artifacts like Cyrus the Great's Cylinder—its Akkadian cuneiform script revealing tales long forgotten. These relics offer glimpses into everyday life in ancient Babylonia—the customs, beliefs, and achievements etched onto clay tablets for eternity. A chronological chart brings together visions from Daniel and John—two prophets who transcended time itself. Their prophecies continue to intrigue scholars seeking meaning behind cryptic symbols and divine messages.