Portret van Frans Burman (II) 1747

"Portret van Frans Burman (II)" is an etching created by Jacob Folkema in 1747. It depicts Frans Burman, a Dutch theologian, in a formal pose, wearing a long black gown. Folkema was a prominent Dutch portraitist known for his detailed etchings. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the life of a prominent 18th-century Dutch intellectual. Burman’s attire and the inscription below the image reveal his status as a learned and respected figure. The etching exemplifies the meticulous detail and realistic style characteristic of Dutch portraiture during the Golden Age.