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

This is a 17th-century etching by Romeyn de Hooghe, an illustration for a book by Allain Manesson Mallet on fortifications, titled "Den Arbeid van Mars." The etching depicts an elaborate star-shaped fort with detailed plans for its construction. De Hooghe's meticulous attention to detail and clear, concise lines make this work an important example of Dutch graphic art and engineering illustration. The intricate design of the fort underscores its importance in 17th-century military strategies, a testament to the merging of art and military science. The print is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.