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

This 1672 etching by Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe is an illustration for the book 'Den Arbeid van Mars' by Allain Manesson Mallet. The artwork is a detailed representation of the fortified city of Luxembourg, featuring a geometrical plan of the city's nine-pointed star-shaped fortifications. The cityscape is depicted below the geometric plan, with the city's buildings and landscape meticulously rendered in intricate detail. The artwork is a testament to de Hooghe's skills in both technical illustration and artistic representation. It is currently held in the Rijksmuseum, showcasing the city's strategic importance and the development of fortification design in the 17th century.