Babelstårnet 1630 - 1676

"Babelstårnet" (Tower of Babel) is a 17th-century engraving by Marx Anton Hannas. This detailed depiction of the biblical story portrays the tower's construction, with numerous figures working tirelessly. The artist's meticulous use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and texture, giving the image a realistic feel. The towering structure is a testament to the human ambition for greatness, while the presence of smoke and clouds alludes to divine intervention and the eventual failure of the project. This engraving, now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, stands as a powerful visual representation of the consequences of pride and ambition, reflecting the theological and moral concerns of its time.