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

This 1672 engraving by Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe is an illustration for the book "Den Arbeid van Mars" by Allain Manesson Mallet, a French military engineer. The detailed engraving depicts a bird's eye view of the Bastille, a fortress in Paris. The complex fortifications are highlighted with intricate lines and shading, showcasing the intricate design of the fortress and demonstrating de Hooghe's meticulous detail. This print is a prime example of 17th-century Dutch illustrative art and provides insight into military architecture and engineering.