Hugo Grotius
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Hugo Grotius

TitleHugo Grotius
ArtistJacques de Gheyn II Dutch, 1565–1629
Date1599 16th century
MediumEngraving on paper
Classificationengraving
OriginNetherlands Netherlands
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineCharles Hack and the Hearn Family Trust Collection, purchased with funds provided by the Harry B. and Bessie K. Braude Memorial, Amanda S. Johnson and Marion J. Livingston, anonymous, and Suzanne Searle Dixon endowment funds
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Hugo Grotius” is a work by Jacques de Gheyn II Dutch, 1565–1629, dated 1599. It is executed in engraving on paper and classified as engraving. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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