Mardick, near Dunkirk, France. Fort Wall Construction Profiles. Mallet c1684.
$95.00
17th century antique print of proposed wall fortification by Mallet – for the third part of his publication "on observations I've made on the art of war" published c1684 (later colour).
Mallet's first publication, in 1671, was on military science and the art of siege warfare. In 1684 Mallet published his updated work Travaux de Mars, ou l’Art de la Guerre, and provided engraved diagrams for the fortifications of cities and towns throughout Europe, including small scenes “to inspire young nobles to learn to draw, because in fortifications, drawing is not simply a noble propriety, but an absolute necessity”.
Alain Manesson Mallet (1630-1706), studied mathematics and geometry at the College of Burgundy, under the military engineer, Philippe Mallet (1606-1679). After military service as a musketeer in the guards regiment of Louis XIV he became a military engineer. Mallet went to Portugal, and under the command of Marshal Schomberg, 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. As master of mathematics Mallet had time to write.
Approximate size: 21 x 14 cm (10.25 x 8.25 inches). This fine copperplate engraving has been mounted between ragmat conservation boards. The upper dark-blue matt has gold lines highlighting the detail within the window. External mount for frame window measures 26 x 21cm. (Print only, with mount removed, is $30 less. Please email for price adjustment.)
