Notable paintings at the Babylon exhibit at the British Museum (closing today):
1. Daniel in the Lion's Den, by Briton Reviere (1872)
(that image doesn't do it justice - got to see it close up - e.g. lions' eyes)
2. Belshazzar's Feast, by John Martin (1821)
(again need to see this huge painting up close to really appreciate it)
3. Tower of Babel, Michael Lassel (2001)
(this oil painting could pass as a photograph!!)
4. Babel Revisited, by Julee Holcombe (2004)
(you can see more of her work on her own site)
-Krip
P.S. Also see the Times' photo gallery of this exhibition.
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Grateful for the photos as I missed these ones, as you know I didn't get to see it all.
1. Daniel's poise is striking, as he stands facing the lions, some of them look like they have been tamed or hypnotized by Daniel.
2. Belshazzar's feast is amazing, there is so much going on there, you could spend ages noticing all the activity.
3. Tower of Babel, I lol when I saw that one, very creative.
4. Tower of Babel Revisited, the modern depiction of Babylon.
Appreciated the paintings that you highlighted, thanks for your trouble.
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