Universitetet 1788 - 1860

Søren Henrik Petersen's "Universitetet," presents us with the University of Copenhagen, rendered in delicate lines. The building's architecture, stark against the sky, speaks of knowledge and institutional permanence. Note the tower, which pierces the skyline. These towers echo throughout history; we see them in cathedrals, city halls, and, yes, universities. They're not just about height, but about aspiration—reaching for something beyond the mundane. They remind us of the Tower of Babel, humanity's endless quest for knowledge and, perhaps, a touch of hubris. Buildings like this become vessels of collective memory, shaping and being shaped by the flow of time. They are symbols of power, knowledge, and the enduring human desire to leave a mark on the world.