Book Title: Historiæ Biblicæ Veteris et Novi Testamenti : junioribus ad faciliorem eruditionem, senioribus ad vivaciorem memoriam, divini verbi præconibus ad celeriorem reminiscentiam, omnibus ad utilem sanctámque in curiositatem in centum frugiferis foliis exhibitæ / à Josepho & Joanne Klauber

Author: Klauber, Joseph Sebastian, ca. 1700-1768

Image Title: Tower of Babel

Scripture Reference:

• Genesis 11 (further images / scripture text)

Description: This image depicts the construction of the tower of Babel. In the upper right-hand corner God, with a radiant triangle symbolic of the Trinity, comes down to earth to investigate the construction of the tower. At the top of the image a dove, ostensibly the Holy Spirit, sends down various tongues to confuse the language of humanity. In the lower right-hand corner, the workers cease construction and depart because of their inability to communicate.

Click here for additional images available from this book.

Request a high-resolution file (fees apply)

Rights Statement: The online edition of this work in the public domain, i.e., not protected by copyright, has been produced by Pitts Theology Library, Emory University.
Rights Status: No Copyright - United States
Pitts Theology Library provides copyright information as a courtesy and makes no representation about copyright or other legal status of materials in the Digital Image Archive.