Title page for Fortification Ou ArchitectVre Military by Samuel Marolois, Willem Outgertsz. Akersloot, 1627 print Stone landing with plaque on which the title of the work, left and right are the personifications of geometry and astronomy. On the landing, Minerva who talks to Mercury, both are on a cannon. In the background banners, flags and lances. Amsterdam paper engraving (story of) Mercury (Hermes). (story of) Minerva (Pallas, Athena). 'Geometria' (~ quadrivium); 'Geometria' (Ripa). 'Astronomia' (~ quadrivium); 'Astronomia' (Ripa)

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