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

This detailed engraving by Romeyn de Hooghe, created in 1672, is an illustration for Allain Manesson Mallet's "Den Arbeid van Mars." It depicts a bird's eye view of a fortified city, likely Antwerp. De Hooghe, a renowned Dutch artist, skillfully captures the complex architectural structures and defensive features, including a star-shaped rampart, bastions, and a moat. The intricate details and precise perspective make this engraving a valuable historical record of 17th-century military architecture.