PrintsDutch16th century

The Destruction of the Tower of Babel and The Dispersion of Peoples

1569

Artists

Philips GalleArtist

Maarten van HeemskerckArtist after

Classification

Prints

Technique

Engraving

Culture

Dutch

Century

16th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Prints

Dimensions

plate: 14.1 x 20.2 cm (5 9/16 x 7 15/16 in.)

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