Taco Ludigman, tweede potestaat van Friesland 1618 - 1620

This engraving by Pieter Feddes van Harlingen from 1618-1620 depicts Taco Ludingman, the second potestaat of Friesland. The image depicts Taco Ludingman standing with a sword in his right hand and his left hand outstretched, possibly gesturing towards a distant city in the background. He wears a fur-trimmed cloak and a unique helmet, a symbol of his authority. The artwork is framed by an elaborate border and includes two coats of arms, a significant visual component of this style of artwork. This engraving is a historically important example of early Dutch printmaking, demonstrating the techniques and artistic conventions prevalent at the time.