Islamitisch feest in een Oosterse stad 1735

"Islamitisch feest in een Oosterse stad" is a 1735 etching by Jacob Folkema, depicting a bustling scene of an Islamic festival in an Oriental city. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artist's interest in depicting foreign cultures, captured here in a lively procession. The print features a dense crowd, intricately detailed architecture, and a dramatic aerial display, creating a vibrant and captivating visual narrative. This work, while not without its own cultural biases, offers a fascinating glimpse into 18th-century European perceptions of Islamic life.