Allegorial Composition with Figures Working According to an Architectural Plan 1620 - 1650

This etching, created by Grégoire Huret between 1620 and 1650, depicts a group of allegorical figures working according to an architectural plan. The central figure, a woman, measures a column with a compass, representing the concept of geometry. Others work with tools, illustrating the importance of craftsmanship in architecture. The composition is visually striking, with figures arranged in a dynamic, almost theatrical manner. The use of light and shadow adds depth and creates a sense of drama. The artwork, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, offers a glimpse into the artistic and intellectual currents of 17th-century Europe.