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

This 1672 etching by Romeyn de Hooghe, titled "Illustratie voor 'Den Arbeid van Mars' van Allain Manesson Mallet," depicts a detailed diagram of a star-shaped fort. The diagram, labeled with letters and lines, is likely an illustration for a book on military engineering or architecture, perhaps a fortification manual. De Hooghe was a prolific Dutch artist known for his etchings and engravings. His work often featured technical illustrations, battle scenes, and portraits. This etching is now part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum.