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

This illustration by Dutch Golden Age artist Romeyn de Hooghe, dating to 1672, is an engraving of a star fort. The detailed architectural design features multiple concentric rings with intricate geometric patterns. The image's clarity and precision suggest the growing importance of military engineering in the 17th century. The fort's intricate design, with its bastions and ramparts, was intended to maximize defensive capabilities against enemy attacks. The etching is housed in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to its historical and artistic significance.