Allegori på bygningskunsten 1760

"Allegori på bygningskunsten" (Allegory of Architecture) is a 1760 drawing by Danish artist Jens Juel. The drawing depicts a female figure representing Architecture, holding a compass and a scroll, and standing before a construction site. This allegorical depiction, with its detailed portrayal of the tools of architecture and a scene of construction, highlights the importance and skill of the art of building. This artwork is part of the collection of SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, demonstrating the importance of Juel's work in the history of Danish art.