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Law of War and Peace

Romeyn de Hooghe

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing depicting an architectural scene. Classical elements like columns and a banner with the text "HVG. GROTII / DE IVRE BELLI AC PACIS / LIBRI TRES" are featured. Three figures are central: one muscular person, a female figure holding tablets, and a figure with a radiant head. Other figures are engaged in various actions, including a scene with an animal and two people near a fire or altar with scrolls. The drawing's intricate lines and textures show attention to detail, emphasizing depth and drama, typical of period engravings.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1670
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2862 × 4699 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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