Beschrijving
1754, etching/engraving by Simon Fokke, published by Is. Tirion, engraving 15x19cm, with margins 21x25cm, minor stain top right corner, folded as published, Fokke, Simon (1712-1784)
Hugo de Groot (Grotius) preparing his escape from Loevestein Castle. In a room he is stepping into the book chest. Standing beside him is his wife Maria van Reigersberg(en). right: S. Fokke del et fec.1754; below: Hugo de Groot zig bereidende tot de vlugt uit de Loevesteinsche gevangenis, in t jaar 1621.; Is. Tirion excudit. Used in: J. Wagenaar, Vaderlandsche historie, vol. 10, Isaak Tirion, Amsterdam, 1754.