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Method of Constructing Fortifications in the 17th century. c1684.

Method of Constructing Fortifications in the 17th century. c1684.

by Mallet, Alain Manesson

Antique print for Art of War by Mallet (1630-1706), who studied mathematics and geometry at the College of Burgundy, under his uncle, military engineer, Philippe Mallet (1606-1679).

During military service, first as musketeer in the guards regiment of Louis XIV; and then in Portugal under the command of Marshal Schomberg, he served as an engineer, and rose to the rank of sargento-mor (equivalent to commander) of artillery, and inspector of fortifications. At the end of the Portuguese War of Independence, Mallet returned to France, and was appointed mathematics teacher of the pages of the King in Little Stable, Versailles (reserved for the sons of the noble families whose antiquity dated back to 1550 or earlier).

In 1671 Mallet began writing about military science and the art of siege warfare. In 1684 he published Travaux de Mars, ou l’Art de la Guerre “on observations I’ve made on the art of war”, and provided engraved diagrams for the fortifications of cities and towns throughout Europe, with small scenes “to inspire young nobles to learn to draw, because in fortifications, drawing is not simply a noble propriety, but an absolute necessity”.

Approximate size: 21 x 14 cm (10.25 x 8.25 inches). This fine copperplate engraving has later colour. With a black line on the matt around the window to highlight the subject, it is mounted between antique white conservation ragmat - for presentation and protection until framed. External measurement for frame window is 26 x 21cm. (Print reduced by $30 if mount removed. Please email for price adjustment.)

Stock Number: apAMM323Price: $95.00

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