Sjoerd Wiarda en Haring Haringsma, 14e en 15e potestaat van Friesland 1618 - 1620

This engraving by Pieter Feddes van Harlingen, created between 1618 and 1620, depicts Sjoerd Wiarda and Haring Haringsma, the 14th and 15th "potestates" (rulers) of Friesland. The figures, clad in armor, stand against a landscape backdrop, their postures and expressions conveying authority and power. The presence of their coats of arms and the inscription “Potestatum Frisiae” (Rulers of Friesland) further emphasizes their significance in the history of the region. This artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a glimpse into the visual representation of historical figures and their roles in 17th-century Dutch art.