Illustratie voor 'Den Arbeid van Mars' van Allain Manesson Mallet 1672

This etching by Romeyn de Hooghe, titled "Illustratie voor 'Den Arbeid van Mars' van Allain Manesson Mallet," dates back to 1672. It depicts a scene of military activity with a soldier on horseback, possibly surveying the terrain. The image includes a detailed diagram of the fort, known as a profile, and a scale bar, showcasing the meticulous attention to accuracy characteristic of 17th-century military illustrations. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the world of Dutch military engineering during the Golden Age.