En by i ruiner 1668 - 1740

"En by i ruiner" (A City in Ruins), a pen and wash drawing by Augustin Coppens, depicts the aftermath of a devastating event. The drawing, created between 1668 and 1740, features a ruined cityscape with a prominent church tower and other damaged buildings. The artist utilizes shades of gray to convey the somber mood and the sense of destruction, highlighting the fragility of urban life and the enduring power of nature. This drawing, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a powerful visual testament to the resilience of human spirit in the face of adversity.