“Babylon Fallen” by Gustave Doré is a painting from the Romanticism art movement, fitting within the genre of religious painting. This artwork is part of the series “The Holy Bible”. The artwork depicts the fallen ruins of the ancient city of Babylon under a dramatic, cloud-covered sky. The remnants of the majestic city are portrayed in intricate detail, with crumbling stone structures adorned with elaborate carvings of mythological figures and animals. Shadows interplay with dim light in a way that emphasizes the desolation and historical significance of the scene. The artwork evokes a sense of grandeur lost, resonating with the biblical prophecy of Babylon’s fall.
