Tweede plaat met figuren in de vestingbouw, 1726 1726

This anonymous print from 1726, titled "Tweede plaat met figuren in de vestingbouw," is a detailed illustration of geometric shapes in the context of fortifications. Divided into a grid of twelve squares, the artwork presents various examples of triangles, rectangles, and polygons, meticulously rendered to depict their construction and application in military architecture. The print likely served as an educational tool for aspiring engineers or architects, illustrating the principles of geometry as applied to the design of defensive structures. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.