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Hugo de Groot when young, 1710-1719. Creator: Arnoud van Halen
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Hugo de Groot when young, 1710-1719. Creator: Arnoud van Halen
Hugo de Groot when young, 1710-1719. Portrait of Hugo Grotius, Dutch humanist, diplomat, lawyer, theologian, jurist, statesman, poet, playwright and teenage prodigy (1583-1645)
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This portrait captures the young Hugo de Groot, also known as Hugo Grotius, in the years between 1710 and 1719. Painted by Arnoud van Halen, this artwork showcases the Dutch humanist, diplomat, lawyer, theologian, jurist, statesman, poet, and playwright during his formative years. Born in 1583, Grotius was a teenage prodigy whose intellectual curiosity and exceptional talents set him apart from his peers. The portrait presents Grotius as a young man, dressed in the elegant attire of the time, with a thoughtful expression on his face. The use of color and light in the painting highlights the subject's refined features and the artist's skillful brushwork. Grotius's career was marked by significant achievements in various fields, including law and diplomacy. He is best known for his groundbreaking work "De Jure Belli ac Pacis" (On the Law of War and Peace), which laid the foundations for international law. Arnoud van Halen's portrait is a testament to the remarkable intellect and potential that Hugo de Groot exhibited from a young age. As a native of the Low Countries, Grotius played a crucial role in the cultural and intellectual heritage of Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries. This painting, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the life of a man whose influence continues to be felt in the fields of law, diplomacy, literature, and theology.
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