Gezicht op het grafmonument voor Hugo de Groot in de Nieuwe Kerk te Delft c. 1808

This etching by Ludwig Gottlieb Portman depicts the tomb of Hugo Grotius in the Nieuwe Kerk in Delft. Completed around 1808, the artwork captures the architectural details of the monument, including its ornate stonework and the intricate iron gates that enclose it. Grotius, a Dutch jurist, statesman, and scholar, was laid to rest in this grand monument. The etching is a valuable historical record of this important site, offering a glimpse into Dutch architectural styles and the commemoration of prominent figures. The Rijksmuseum houses this work as a part of their collection.