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Maria van Reigersberch and Hugo de Groot preparing his escape from Loevestein Castle, 1621
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Maria van Reigersberch and Hugo de Groot preparing his escape from Loevestein Castle, 1621

Simon Fokke · 1754 · etching; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Hugo de Groot stepping into a book chest in a room. Next to him stands his wife Maria van Reigersberch, who devised the plan for the escape using the book chest. On the wall a print, on the table and on the floor books and manuscripts.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineMaria van Reigersberch en Hugo de Groot bereiden zijn vlucht uit Slot Loevestein voor, 1621. 1754. Simon Fokke. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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