Portret van Hugo de Groot 1739 - 1806

"Portret van Hugo de Groot" is an etching created by Dutch artist Rienk Jelgerhuis between 1739 and 1806. The etching, measuring 69 mm in height and 49 mm in width, depicts a bust-length portrait of Hugo de Groot, a prominent Dutch jurist and scholar. The subject's face is rendered with detail, and he is shown wearing a ruff, a popular fashion accessory during the 17th century. This work is a testament to Jelgerhuis's skill in etching, a technique that involves using an acid to create an image on a metal plate.