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

This 1672 engraving by Romeyn de Hooghe depicts a geometric diagram and a cityscape, likely of Amsterdam. The diagram appears to illustrate a complex mathematical or architectural concept, possibly related to the "Den Arbeid van Mars" text it was created for. Below, the cityscape shows ships in a harbor with buildings lining the shore. The overall composition is clean and precise, reflecting de Hooghe's mastery of etching. The artwork's blend of scientific and artistic elements provides a glimpse into 17th-century Dutch culture and intellectual pursuits.