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DiaporamaThe Tower of Babel [detail]
Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1525 – 1569)
Pieter Bruegel the Elder (c. 1525-1569): Renaissance master of landscapes & peasant life. Explore his detailed scenes, innovative chiaroscuro, and lasting influence on Dutch art. Discover iconic works!
Kunsthistorisches Museum (Vienna, Austria)
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About this artwork
- Title: The Tower of Babel [detail]
- Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
- Year: 1563
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Kunsthistorisches Museum
- Movement: Northern Renaissance Detail
- Corpus context: religious allegory & critique , bruegel's vision of humanity
- Color palette: Earthy
- Keywords: ambition , detail , painting
Quick Facts
- Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
- Influences: Renaissance
- Year: 1563
- Location: Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna
- Subject or theme: Human ambition; Divine judgment
- Medium: Oil on panel
- Notable elements or techniques: Detailed depiction; Symbolism
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