| Method | Copper engraving with hand colour |
| Artist | Alain Manesson Mallet |
| Published | [Paris: Denys Thierry, c. 1683] |
| Dimensions | Image 145 x 98 mm, Plate 147 x 100 mm, Sheet 215 x 138 mm |
| Notes |
A distant view of Brussels from its surrounding fields. Rural life carries on as normal in the foreground, while city folk on horseback and in carriages can be seen making their way towards the spired skyline. Figure XCIX from Mallet's 'Description de l'Univers', first published in 1683. This five volume work contained a wide variety of information, highlighting Mallet's broad span of knowledge, it included star maps, maps of the ancient and modern world, and a synopsis of the customs, religion and government of the many nations included in the text. Alain Manesson Mallet (1630–1706) was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in the army of Louis XIV, became a Sergeant-Major in the artillery and an Inspector of Fortifications. He also served under the King of Portugal, before returning to France, and his appointment to the court of Louis XIV. His military engineering and mathematical background led to his position teaching mathematics at court. Mallet's major publications were 'Description de L'Univers' (1683) in five volumes and 'Les Travaux de Mars ou l'Art de la Guerre' (1684) in three volumes. Condition: Time toning, paper wear and surface marking. Rough left edge. |
| Framing | unmounted |
| Price | £75.00 |
| Stock ID | 45536 |