Twee penningen ter ere van Hugo de Groot, 1645 by Jan Caspar Philips

Twee penningen ter ere van Hugo de Groot, 1645 1710 - 1775

comic strip sketch

blue ink drawing

old engraving style

retro 'vintage design

archive photography

personal sketchbook

old-timey

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

word imagery

This print by Jan Caspar Philips (1700-1775) depicts two coins honoring Hugo Grotius (1583-1645), a Dutch jurist, philosopher, and theologian. The artwork includes three engraved coins, one with a bust of Grotius and two with inscription details. The piece is a depiction of the medals celebrating the jurist's life and achievements, featuring the Latin motto "Melior Post Aspera Fortuna Resurgo," meaning "better after hardships fortune rises." This artwork is a testament to the legacy of Hugo Grotius and is a great example of the art of medal engraving.