Titelpagina het zesde deel van het prentwerk: Nicolas de Fer, Les forces de l'Europe, 1696 1696

This title page from Nicolas de Fer's 1696 work, *Les Forces de l'Europe*, showcases the artist's dedication to mapping and military engineering. The title, in bold red lettering, highlights the work's focus on European fortifications. The text emphasizes the detail and accuracy of the work, referencing plans "levée par les meilleurs Ingenieurs," likely those of the famous engineer, Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, whose name is mentioned prominently. The page serves as an introduction to the sixth part of the series, dedicated to the region of Burgundy, with the text further highlighting the intended audience as the Duke of Burgundy. This intricate title page gives viewers a glimpse into the meticulous craftsmanship of 17th-century cartography and its focus on military strength.