| Method | Copper engraving with hand colour |
| Artist | Alain Manesson Mallet |
| Published | [Paris: Denys Thierry, c. 1683] |
| Dimensions | Image 143 x 100 mm, Plate 156 x 110 mm, Sheet 207 x 157 mm |
| Notes |
A view of Amsterdam from its harbour. Fig. LXXXI 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. |
| Framing | unmounted |
| Price | £65.00 |
| Stock ID | 45535 |