#balshazzar

[artandthebible]

Daniel Interpreting to Belshazzar the Writing on the Wall

Artist: Benjamin West (English, born America), 1738–1820

Date: 1775

Medium: Oil on canvas

Collection: Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Description

This painting tells a dramatic biblical story from the 6th century BCE. Babylonian king Belshazzar, in blue robes, committed an act of sacrilege by using sacred Jewish vessels during a lavish feast. When mysterious writing appeared on the wall, the prophet Daniel, clad in brownish-red robes, interpreted the message to foretell the downfall of the king’s empire. Within hours, Belshazzar was dead.

[bongwateronthevancarpet]

Salem’s Bend - “Balshazzar” 2016

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Listen/purchase: Balshazzar by Salem's Bend

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SALEM'S BEND - Balshazzar (Official Video)