Team Dragon: Babylon

Babylon is depicted in Revelation as a prostitute riding a beast—a vivid image of worldly power, corruption, and oppression. This symbol represents the false promise of wealth and empire, filled with idolatry, arrogance, and cruelty. Babylon serves as a timeless warning about any corrupt system that rejects God’s rule and persecutes His people. In John’s time, Babylon was a code name for the Roman Empire, and it was destined for destruction. This artwork reminds us that every arrogant empire will eventually fall while God’s kingdom endures. Having this piece can encourage you to stay true to God’s values, knowing the appeal of corrupt power is only temporary.

Babylon is painted here in all her glamorous decay. A regal woman, in this Art, rides the scarlet beast through a crumbling city, golden cup in hand. The colors are vivid, yet there’s a sense of warning in the scene. Displaying this artwork is like hanging a story: it shows how wealth and power can be dazzling yet empty. Hang it on your wall as a subtle reminder that no matter how bright the city lights burn, true hope shines beyond them. This bold image invites reflection — even Babylon’s might must g

This Art portrays Babylon in all her glittering deception and glamorous decay. It captures the haunting vision from Revelation where the great city, once powerful and proud, stands on the edge of ruin. In the painting, a regal woman rides upon a scarlet beast, her golden cup raised high. She glows with splendor, yet the air around her trembles with judgment. The scene is vibrant, beautiful, and sobering all at once.

When I began this Art, I wanted to explore the tension between beauty and corruption. Babylon is painted not as a monster but as a masterpiece of illusion. Her jewels shine, her garments shimmer, and her smile is radiant. Yet beneath the splendor lies decay. Every color carries a whisper of warning. Every golden hue hides a shadow. This Art invites the viewer to look twice, to see beyond the surface charm into the truth beneath.

The woman on the beast represents the spirit of pride that dazzles humanity. She is the picture of self-glory, wealth, and indulgence. She rides through a crumbling city, surrounded by towers that once touched the sky. The streets gleam with gold, yet the walls are cracked. Smoke curls upward, signaling the fall that pride cannot escape. Through the motion of the brush, I tried to capture that fleeting moment when beauty begins to break.

This Art does not condemn beauty itself. Instead, it reveals what happens when beauty forgets its Maker. Babylon’s elegance is breathtaking, but her heart has turned away from truth. The golden cup in her hand gleams with promise but carries bitterness within. The beast she rides symbolizes the forces that sustain false power. Together they move toward destruction, unaware that their glory fades with every heartbeat.

As I painted, I reflected on how often the world mirrors Babylon’s dream. We chase brightness, success, and applause. We decorate our desires with color and gold. Yet, like her, we risk losing what matters most—the purity of heart that worships God above all else. This Art serves as both mirror and messenger. It shows the beauty of the world and the danger of loving it too much.

Light and shadow play an important role in this composition. The city glows with fiery tones, yet the horizon holds a subtle dawn. In that faint glow lies hope. Though Babylon burns, the sky above her hints at redemption. The judgment is not the end; it is the beginning of renewal. Through destruction, truth reclaims its place. Through darkness, light breaks through again.

This Art reminds the viewer that God’s justice is never cruel—it is cleansing. The fall of Babylon is not simply tragedy but transformation. It clears the path for the new city, the New Jerusalem, where righteousness dwells. Every collapse of pride makes room for grace. Every downfall of corruption opens space for truth. The brushstrokes carry that message—stern yet filled with mercy.

When displayed, this Art becomes more than decoration. It becomes conversation. Visitors pause before it, drawn first by its brilliance, then held by its warning. The painting whispers that wealth fades, power trembles, and fame turns to dust. Yet faith, humility, and love endure. Babylon’s glittering ruin becomes a parable for every soul that longs for something lasting.

Hang this Art in a place of reflection. Let it remind you that not all gold is pure. Let it whisper that every empire built on pride will fall, but every heart built on faith will stand. The regal woman may ride in triumph now, but the dawn behind her will rise higher still. Her story ends, but light continues.

This Art is not about fear—it is about awakening. It invites you to look beyond the city lights and the crimson luxury. It calls your heart to lift its eyes toward a brighter kingdom. The brushstrokes shimmer with warning, yet they also glow with hope. Even Babylon’s downfall points to a promise: that no shadow can quench the light of truth.

When you stand before this piece, take a quiet moment to ponder. What crowns do we hold that need surrender? What comforts distract us from eternity? The beauty of this Art lies in its honesty. It shows that even ruin can reveal grace, and even endings can lead to renewal.

In the end, the message is simple and timeless: everything dazzling yet empty will fade. True glory belongs to God alone. Let this Art remind you that hope shines brighter than any empire’s fire—and that beyond Babylon’s ashes, a new dawn always rises.

ive way to a brighter dawn.