Antique Architectural instruments engraving with country dancing scene. Mallet c1684  E-mail this product to a friend

17th century Antique Print "Art of War" engraving with mathematical workings for architecture.
Early copperplate engraving with scene of locals dancing published in Paris in circa 1683-4 for "The Art of War".
Allain Manesson Mallet was a master of mathematics, Military Engineer, and Geographer to King Louis XIV. He published what was considered the first "modern" book of geography, and the Art of War in the 17th century.
Mallet's work included some of the best miniature architectural engravings of the period. As this work was mainly about fortifications, some show battle structures for troops, regional dress of the armies, and actual battle action.
This wonderful series is quite distinctive, and an uncommon subject matter.
Size of page: 21 x 14cm (8.1/4" x 10.1/2").