21-08-2026, 11:44 AM
I could even agree that this tower in Rosettes is somehow inspired by the drawing of Tower of Babel with a spiral staircase around it, a bit lamely copied by the Voynich artist.
One thing - depiction of the Tower of Babel with a spiral staircase is older than Kircher.
For example: Bedford Hours, 1430:
![[Image: 800px-Building_of_the_Tower_of_Babel_-_B...detail.jpg]](https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/800px-Building_of_the_Tower_of_Babel_-_British_Library_Add_MS_18850_f17v_detail.jpg)
Some inspiration for it may be real Middle East architecture like Samara Minaret:
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One thing - depiction of the Tower of Babel with a spiral staircase is older than Kircher.
For example: Bedford Hours, 1430:
![[Image: 800px-Building_of_the_Tower_of_Babel_-_B...detail.jpg]](https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/800px-Building_of_the_Tower_of_Babel_-_British_Library_Add_MS_18850_f17v_detail.jpg)
Some inspiration for it may be real Middle East architecture like Samara Minaret:
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