Lion Nebuchadnezzar II Belgian Wall Tapestry Famous Artwork Their clothing and background feature

Their clothing and background feature eye catching geometric shapes and patterns in a composition that focuses on the more realistic depiction of the lovers' faces even as it draws the eye from top to bottom

An intricate border incases detailed art reminiscent of both the Medieval and Renaissance periods

this wall tapestry captures the light's affect on the sea just as Van Gogh set out to do when he painted this piece of art

A beautiful and colorful abstract piece

Lion Nebuchadnezzar II Belgian Wall Tapestry Famous Artwork Their clothing and background featureLion Nebuchadnezzar II is a Belgian made jacquard wall tapestry. This artwork is an extract from the very well known Ishtar Gate in Babylon, est. 604 562 BCE. The wall painting leads from the temple of Marduk to the temple of Akitu, passing through the gate of Ishtar. This Lion represents the main quality of the Goddess. A reconstruction of the Ishtar Gate and Processional Way was built at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin out of material excavated by