Hugo de Groot begeeft zich in metselaarskleding op de markt te Gorinchem, 1621 1768 - 1771

This 18th-century etching by Gerard Sibelius depicts a scene from the life of Dutch jurist and statesman Hugo Grotius. The artwork shows Grotius, disguised as a mason, walking through the market square in Gorinchem in 1621, a detail from his daring escape from prison. The etching is characteristic of the detailed and realistic style popular in Dutch art during the 17th and 18th centuries, capturing the bustling energy of a market scene in the Netherlands. This print, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in Dutch history and Grotius's life.