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

This illustration by Romeyn de Hooghe, dated 1672, is a technical drawing from the book “Den Arbeid van Mars" by Allain Manesson Mallet. The drawing is a technical illustration of a geometrical construction of a fortification. The illustration, with its detailed depiction of a geometric shape with the use of lines and labels, exemplifies the importance of geometry in military engineering during the 17th century. This illustration is part of the larger collection of works by Romeyn de Hooghe, a prolific Dutch artist known for his illustrations of historical and scientific subjects. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, where it is a valuable testament to the confluence of art and science during this period.