Plattegrond van een versterkte vestingwal 1654

"Plattegrond van een versterkte vestingwal" is an etching by Hendrick baron van Ruse van Rysensteen created in 1654. This detailed architectural drawing depicts a fortified wall, likely a Dutch fortification, with various geometric forms, moats, bastions, and fortifications. This type of architectural drawing was crucial for military engineers in the 17th century to understand and construct fortifications. It highlights the meticulous approach used to fortify cities and military installations. The drawing uses lines, angles, and scales to communicate the plan for the fortified wall, highlighting its defensive strategies. This artwork is a significant example of 17th-century Dutch architectural drawings and provides insight into the historical practices of fortification design.