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Maria van Reigersberch and Hugo de Groot prepare his escape from Loevestein Castle, 1621
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Maria van Reigersberch and Hugo de Groot prepare 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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In a room Hugo de Groot steps into a book chest. Next to him stands his wife Maria van Reigersberch, who had devised the plan for the escape with 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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