Artwork
Hugo Grotius
Hugo Grotius is an ink print by the Baroque artist Thomas Cross. It dates from 1653 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This engraving, created by Thomas Cross in 1653, is a portrait of a man identified as Hugo Grotius.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a bearded man with curly hair, wearing a dark coat, likely representing Hugo Grotius, a scholar. The surrounding books, titled 'God & Christ' and 'State & Church', and the accompanying text, 'See you not Learning in his Lookes, See it more lively in his Bookes', reinforce his scholarly identity.
Technique & Style
The print is an engraving, a technique used to produce detailed black-and-white images. The level of detail achieved in the portrait, including the subject's facial features and attire, demonstrates the capabilities of engraving.
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