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

This etching by Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe, created in 1672, is an illustration for *Den Arbeid van Mars* by Allain Manesson Mallet. The image combines a detailed geometric diagram with a scene of a mounted soldier, likely a representation of Mars, the Roman god of war. The diagram demonstrates the "reckoning of lines according to Fritach," a system of surveying and measuring. This intricate artwork reflects the era's fascination with scientific precision and its application to practical fields. The image can be found at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.