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Fifth plate with the hexagon in fortification, 1693
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Fifth plate showing the application of the geometric hexagon figure in fortification. Part of the first volume (1693) of the print work comprising the eight volumes of *Les forces de l'Europe*, published between 1693–1697. The work consists of 175 plates with plans (by Sébastien Le Prestre, Seigneur de Vauban) of famous fortified cities and strongholds during the Nine Years' War. Title in French.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineVijfde plaat met de zeshoek in de vestingbouw, 1693. 1693. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
