The Tower of Babel | Marten van Valckenborch the Elder | 1595 Frame Style:Black Frame Doré captures vulnerability

Doré captures vulnerability

where two angelic figures—one pale and luminous

cosmic vision framed by allegorical figures

which guides the viewer's eye through the composition

symbolizing the transition from life to the unknown

The Tower of Babel | Marten van Valckenborch the Elder | 1595 Frame Style:Black Frame Doré captures vulnerabilityThe Tower of Babel is a tale originating from the Bible, specifically the Book of Genesis, symbolizing humanity's ambition and its potential consequences. According to the biblical account, after the Great Flood, humans decided to build a city with a tower that would reach the heavens to make a name for themselves and prevent their scattering across the world. Viewing this as hubris, God disrupted their project by confounding their single language,