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

This etching, "Illustratie voor 'Den Arbeid van Mars' van Allain Manesson Mallet", by Romeyn de Hooghe, is a detailed illustration for a military treatise. Created in 1672, it depicts a geometric construction for building fortifications, surrounded by a chaotic scene of military action. The image exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's interest in both scientific advancement and military prowess, as seen in the combination of intricate geometric diagrams with scenes of combat. The engraving's detailed lines and clear depiction of the construction process showcase de Hooghe's mastery of this technique.