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

This 1672 etching by Romeyn de Hooghe is an illustration for Allain Manesson Mallet’s book, *Den Arbeid van Mars* (The Work of Mars), and shows a detailed illustration of the process of constructing fortifications, as well as a picturesque landscape, including the town of Biesnive, which is shown in the distance. This artwork is a fine example of technical illustration that would have been useful to engineers and military strategists of the time. The artwork is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, where it is preserved as a testament to the knowledge and artistry of the 17th century.