Marduk Collection

The Ishtar Gate, Babylonian, c.580 BC (photo)
BAL124242 The Ishtar Gate, Babylonian, c.580 BC (photo); Iraq Museum, Baghdad.

Iraq - Ruins of Babylon - Ishtar Gate
3790477 Iraq - Ruins of Babylon - Ishtar Gate; (add.info.: Iraq - The Ruins of Babylon - An inscription on the Ishtar Gate)

Iraq - The Ruins of Babylon - The Temple of Marduk
3790475 Iraq - The Ruins of Babylon - The Temple of Marduk; (add.info.: Iraq - The Ruins of Babylon - The Temple of Marduk)

The Construction of the Tower of Babel, or Nimrod talking with Architects (oil on canvas)
IND54411 The Construction of the Tower of Babel, or Nimrod talking with Architects (oil on canvas) by Francken, Frans II the Younger (1581-1642); Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando

Mighty was he to look upon, illustration from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence
STC323931 Mighty was he to look upon, illustration from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence, 1916 (colour litho) by Paul

Sacrificing to Bel, frontispiece from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence, 1916 (colour litho)
STC323928 Sacrificing to Bel, frontispiece from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence, 1916 (colour litho) by Paul

Cuneiform tablet with Hymn to Marduk, 1st millennium B. C. (clay)
3740406 Cuneiform tablet with Hymn to Marduk, 1st millennium B.C. (clay) by Mesopotamian; height: 9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Mighty was he to look upon, 1916. Artist: Evelyn Paul
Mighty was he to look upon, 1916. Merodach sets out to kill the dragon of the Sea, Tiawath. Illustration from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence, 1916. Paul, Evelyn (1870-1945)

Merodach sets forth to attack Tiamat, 1915. Artist: Ernest Wellcousins
Merodach sets forth to attack Tiamat, 1915. Illustration from Myths of Babylonia and Assyria by Donald Alexander Mackenzie, 1915

A commemorative stela from the Marduk Temple in Babylon. Although it looks like a Kudurra/boundary stone, it was in fact set up by a son in honour of his father. Both have the shaven heads of priests

Kudurru of Nazimarut-Tash, Susa, Kassite period, 12th century BC. A kudurru is also known as a boundary stone but is more of a document describing land boundaries rather than an actual

The Eanna-shum-iddina kudurru (1125-1100 B. C. ). Kassite Dyna
Mesopotamian Art. Kassite Dynasty. The Eanna-shum-iddina kudurru (1125-1100 B.C.). It describes the land grant made by Governor Eanna-shum-iddina to Gula-Eresh witnessed by his surveyor

Mesopotamia. Commemorative stone stela. Babylonian, about 900-800 BC. Iraq. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Plan of the city, including (b) Ishtar Gate; (n) hanging gardens; (q) temple of Marduk; (r) temple of Ishtar
BABYLONIA: PLAN OF BABYLON. Plan of the city, including (b) Ishtar Gate; (n) hanging gardens; (q) temple of Marduk; (r) temple of Ishtar

Stela of Ashurbanipal. The inscription records that he resto
Mesopotamia. Stela of Ashurbanipal. The inscription records that he restored the Esagil temple of Marduk, Babylon. 665-653BC. Cuneiform script. Babylon exposore. Louvre. Paris. France

Glazed terracotta lion from the processional way from the Temple of Marduk to the Ishtar Gate, one of the eight fortified gates of Nebuchandrezzars (Nebuchanezzar) city of Babylon

Black limestone Nazimaruttash kudurru (boundary stone) stone, depicting god Marduk
Kassite civilization, 13th century b.C. Black limestone Nazimaruttash kudurru (boundary stone) stone, depicting god Marduk. Copy made under the Kingdom of Marduk-apal-iddina

BABYLON: SUN WORSHIP. The cult of sun worship in ancient Babylon. Line engraving, 1733

Joachim Released
Joachim, king of Judah, taken captive to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar II, is released by his successor Awil-Marduk (Evil-Merodach in the Bible)

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"Marduk: The Mighty God of Babylonian Mythology and Power" Marduk, the powerful deity of ancient Mesopotamia, held a prominent place in the hearts and minds of the Babylonians. From intricate stone stelas to captivating oil paintings, Marduk's influence is evident throughout history. One such artifact that showcases Marduk's significance is the Eanna-shum-iddina kudurru, a commemorative stone stela from the Kassite Dynasty. Dating back to 1125-1100 B. C. , this piece represents the enduring legacy and his worshippers. In another depiction titled "The Construction of the Tower of Babel, " we witness Nimrod engaging with architects under Marduk's watchful gaze. This oil on canvas painting captures both Marduk's divine presence and his association with architectural prowess. Illustrations from Lewis Spence's book "Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria" further highlight Marduk's grandeur. One lithograph portrays him as mighty in appearance, while another depicts sacrificial rituals dedicated to Bel, showcasing devotion towards this revered god. Cuneiform tablets also provide insight into religious practices surrounding Marduk. A clay tablet containing a Hymn to Marduk from the 1st millennium B. C. Reveals how he was praised through written words by devoted followers. Artists like Evelyn Paul captured Marduk's awe-inspiring nature through their work. His illustration titled "Mighty was he to look upon" beautifully brings forth an image that matches descriptions found in ancient texts. Additionally, Ernest Wellcousins' artwork portrays Merodach (another name for Marduk) preparing for battle against Tiamat - a testament to his role as a warrior god who defended creation against chaos. A commemorative stela discovered at the Temple in Babylon further solidifies his importance.