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

This detailed etching by Romeyn de Hooghe, titled 'Illustratie voor 'Den Arbeid van Mars' van Allain Manesson Mallet', shows the fortifications of the Le FANAL DE GENES, or Genoa Lighthouse, dating from 1672. The top portion of the image is a plan of the fortress, complete with numbered walls and intricate geometric patterns. The lower portion depicts a detailed perspective of the lighthouse and its surrounding landscape, revealing the strategic position of the structure. This artwork offers a valuable insight into 17th-century military architecture and the meticulous detail employed by De Hooghe in his engravings.