Hugo Grotius

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man with a beard and curly hair. He’s wearing a white collar and a dark coat with buttons. The image is framed by a decorative oval border with swirls and dots around it. The print has tiny lines and shading to show his face and clothes—this is how the artist made it look three-dimensional. The name "Hugo Grotius" is written below, along with some Latin words. Next, check out how engraving works to see how artists create these detailed prints.