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

This detailed etching, "Illustratie voor 'Den Arbeid van Mars' van Allain Manesson Mallet," is a technical illustration created by Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe in 1672. The image depicts a pentagon-shaped fortification, with a scale and measurements indicating the size of the structure. This artwork is likely a visual aid accompanying the work "Den Arbeid van Mars," by Allain Manesson Mallet, a text likely concerning military architecture and fortifications, showcasing the prominence of scientific illustration in the 17th century.