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

This engraving by Romeyn de Hooghe, dating back to 1672, depicts a scene of surveying. It was created as an illustration for "Den Arbeid van Mars" by Allain Manesson Mallet, a book about military engineering. The illustration showcases two surveyors with their tools, meticulously using a complex system of ropes and poles to measure a plot of land. The scene is set against the backdrop of a coastline, with ships and a rocky island visible in the distance. The detailed depiction of the surveying process highlights the scientific advancements of the 17th century.