Portret van een onbekende geestelijke 1735 - 1767

This engraving, titled "Portret van een onbekende geestelijke" (Portrait of an Unknown Clergyman), is a work by Dutch artist Jacob Folkema, created between 1735 and 1767. The artwork depicts a seated clergyman, possibly a bishop, in full clerical garb. The figure is positioned in a richly decorated interior, with a crucifix in the background and a coat of arms at the bottom, adding to the formal portraiture style. The artwork, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Folkema's mastery of detail and his ability to capture the dignity and solemnity of his subject. The portrait serves as a visual record of an unknown figure, offering a glimpse into the life of a clergyman in the 18th century.