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A giclée print on 200gsm matte fine art paper, using a twelve-colour process for accurate, fade-resistant colour. Supplied unframed, delivered flat or rolled.
The Tower of Babel - Pieter Bruegel the Elder
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$29.00 USD
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$29.00 USD
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Archival giclée
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Description
A detailed 1563 oil painting by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, depicting the construction of the biblical Tower of Babel with architectural precision.
Pieter Bruegel the Elder completed this oil on panel work in 1563. It depicts the biblical narrative of the Tower of Babel, a structure intended to reach the heavens. Bruegel presents the tower as a massive, multi-tiered construction project, heavily influenced by the architecture of the Roman Colosseum. The structure is shown in a state of partial completion, with scaffolding, cranes, and workers visible across its various levels. The lower sections are built with stone, while the upper, unfinished portions reveal a reddish hue, suggesting a different material or a shift in the construction process.
In the foreground, King Nimrod stands with his entourage, overseeing the progress of the work. The surrounding landscape is rendered with meticulous detail, showing a bustling harbour, a sprawling city, and a distant, flat horizon. Bruegel employs a high vantage point, allowing the viewer to observe the sheer scale of the tower in relation to the human figures and the surrounding environment. The painting captures the ambition and the inherent instability of such a monumental undertaking.
Bruegel was known for his interest in human activity and the natural world. This work reflects his ability to combine precise observation with complex, multi-layered narratives. The painting is currently held in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. It remains one of the most recognisable examples of 16th-century Flemish art, demonstrating a mastery of perspective and a keen eye for architectural detail. The composition balances the immense weight of the tower against the smaller, more fragile elements of the surrounding city and the figures in the foreground, creating a sense of scale that is both impressive and cautionary.
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We ship worldwide, printing at the production hub nearest to your delivery address. Delivery times and costs vary by destination — you'll see the options available to you at checkout.
Manufacturing
Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
Care and materials
Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
Care & Cleaning
To keep your artwork looking its best:
- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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The Tower of Babel - Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Regular price
From $29.00 USD
Sale price
From $29.00 USD
Regular price
Fine Art Poster / A4 (21x29.7 cm) / -
Made to order
Choose your finish
Every piece is printed to order. These are the five finishes, and what makes each one different.
Fine Art Framed
From $89
The same fine art print in a solid wood frame with UV-protective acrylic glaze and rigid backing. Five frame colours. Arrives ready to hang.
Premium Box Frame
From $169
A deeper solid wood frame: 33mm deep with a 20mm face and Perspex glaze. The print sits unmounted for a clean gallery presentation. Black, white or natural.
Canvas
From $59
Hand-stretched canvas with neat gallery-wrapped edges, giving the artwork surface texture and depth. Arrives ready to hang.
Framed Canvas
From $175
Stretched canvas set in a floating wood frame, our most substantial finish. Arrives ready to hang.
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