Bilder Jan Peeters I (1624–1677) – Bastions according to Errard – Engraving (1672)

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This engraving depicts a technical architectural study of a defensive fortification titled Bastions selon Errard. The composition shows a bird's-eye view of a star-shaped bastion system, highlighting the geometric precision of the ramparts, ditches, and angled walls designed for optimal artillery coverage and defensive visibility. The surrounding landscape is minimally rendered with small clusters of trees and textured terrain to provide a sense of scale and topographical context. This work served as a visual guide to the military engineering theories of Jean Errard, a prominent French architect known as the father of modern fortification. The illustration was published as a technical plate for a treatise on geometry and military architecture to assist engineers and military personnel in the design of strategic defenses.

Jan Peeters I was a Flemish Baroque painter, draughtsman, and engraver primarily active in Antwerp, known for his detailed maritime scenes and topographical views. He was a member of a prominent artistic family and gained recognition for his ability to combine atmospheric perspective with meticulous architectural and naval detail. Throughout his career, Peeters traveled extensively across Europe and the Near East, producing a vast body of work that documented harbor cities, naval battles, and complex structural engineering. His contributions to technical and topographical illustration were highly valued for their accuracy and served as important educational resources for the scientific and military communities of the seventeenth century.

Artist or Maker: Jan Peeters I .

Dimensions: Approximately 19 cm x 12 cm.

Medium: Engraving .

Date: 1672

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