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Hugo Grotius: P.10-1963

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Titles

Hugo Grotius

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Cross, Thomas
Publisher: Walker, John (printseller)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1963-07) by Norton, M. A.

Dating

1640s
Production date: after AD 1644 : inscription suggests this was engraved after a portrait dating from 1632

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Hugo Grotius
  • Location: Plate top centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Text: AEt. 49 Ao 1632
  • Location: Plate bottom centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Text: De positum cali quod jure Batavia mater/ Horret, et haud credit se peperisse sibi/ Talem occulis, talem ore tulis se maximus Hugo./ Instar crede hominis, catera crede Dei.
  • Location: Plate bottom centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Text: Tho: Cross Sculpsit
  • Location: Plate bottom right
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: sould by Io: Walker
  • Location: Plate bottom left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Address

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.10-1963
Primary reference Number: 32732

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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