Gezicht op Franeker 1702 - 1725

"Gezicht op Franeker" (View of Franeker) is an etching created by Dutch artist Jacob Folkema between 1702 and 1725. The artwork depicts a panoramic view of the town of Franeker in Friesland, the Netherlands, showcasing its city walls, windmills, and surrounding countryside. Folkema captures the serene landscape with meticulous detail, highlighting the everyday life of the town's inhabitants, including figures tending to livestock and traveling by cart. This etching is a valuable historical record of Franeker and its surrounding region, capturing the town's architectural features and daily life during the early 18th century.