Illustratie voor 'Den Arbeid van Mars' van Allain Manesson Mallet 1672
romeyndehooghe
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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old engraving style
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river
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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mountain
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ink colored
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
This engraving by Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe, dated 1672, depicts a fortified city perched atop a mountainous landscape. The detailed illustration, titled "Illustratie voor 'Den Arbeid van Mars' van Allain Manesson Mallet", is a visual representation of a fortified city with its elaborate geometric layout. The intricate design of the fortifications, seen from above, reflects the importance of military engineering in the 17th century. This engraving is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcasing de Hooghe's skill in capturing the architectural and strategic intricacies of fortified structures.
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