Bilder Alain Manesson Mallet (1630–1706) – Dispositions of Lines – Engraving (1683)

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This technical illustration presents a strategic military plan detailing the disposition of lines for an army camp or siege operation. The print features a central fortified settlement protected by a complex outer perimeter of earthworks and encampments, shown from an elevated bird's-eye perspective. The surrounding landscape is meticulously organized with rows of tents and defensive structures, illustrating the mathematical precision required for territorial defense and military logistics in the late 17th century.

Alain Manesson Mallet was a French military engineer and mathematician who served under Louis XIV. He is best known for his monumental work, Description de l'Univers, a five-volume encyclopedia that combined geography, history, and military science. Mallet's career was distinguished by his expertise in fortification design, and his publications were highly influential in disseminating French engineering standards and cartographic knowledge throughout Europe during the Enlightenment.

Artist or Maker:
Alain Manesson Mallet

Dimensions:
Approximately 20 cm x 12 cm

Medium:
Engraving

Date:
1683

Condition Report:
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