P 3
History 8 Near East Bible's Israel
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The Questions
The painting is only an artist's idea of what happened to Judah in 587 BCE. What point of view about this event does the painting express?
How does it get its point across?
How does it help reinforce the story as told in the bible?
Point of View of the Painting
The painting comes from the point of view that Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon and the figure standing proudly in the painting, was a ruthless leader when he attacked his enemies. He showed no mercy to the civilians and the painting portrays Nebuchadnezzar as a brutal killer.
Important Components of the Painting
The artist gets his point across by using the figures of the helpless, lifeless bodies lying on the ground in front of Nebuchadnezzar's feet and the man to the right of the painting who is being detained against his will. These figures get the point across that Nebuchadnezzar was a harsh military leader.
The Painting Related to the Bible
This painting reinforces what the bible says because the Israelites viewed the Babylonians as evil after they were attacked and this is recorded in the bible. This painting clearly displays Nebuchadnezzar and the Babylonians as evil war crazed individuals who attacked the innocent Israelites.
