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Michiel Coxie - Construction of the Tower of Babel, about 1600

Workshop of Michiel Coxie (Mechelen, Antwerpen, Flanders, 1499 - 1592, Mechelen, Antwerpen, Flanders)

Construction of the Tower of Babel, about 1600

Wool warp (7 yarns per cm); wool and silk wefts , 340.4 x 393.7 cm (134 x 155 in.)

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