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Allegory fertile Friesland Title page B Schotanus
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Allegory fertile Friesland Title page B Schotanus
Allegory of fertile Friesland Title page for: B. Schotanus, Representation of the glory of Friesland, 1718, Astronomy is central on a pedestal, with a map of Friesland on its thigh. Astronomy holds a globe that she measures with a compass, next to her foot is a sextant. To her left and right are two river gods. In the background to the right is the city virgin of Leeuwarden, who holds up the freedom hat on a trumpet, rests her hand on the crowned city coat of arms of Leeuwarden. To the left of the city maiden is Ceres, goddess of agriculture. The surrounding figures represent personifications of Fertility and river gods, on the left is the city coat of arms of Friesland. In the background a landscape with characteristic buildings from the province such as the Sjaerdemaslot in Franeker and the Red Cliff in Gsterland that is depicted as a smoking volcano, personifications of countries, nations, states, districts, etc. (with NAME), Astronomia, Cosmografia, Cosmografia (Ripa), river-gods, Fruitfulness, Productiveness, Fertility, Fecundity, Fecondita (Ripa), Jacob Folkema (mentioned on object), Leeuwarden, 1717, paper, etching, h 465 mm × w 287 mm
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Media ID 19544890
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1717 1718 Agriculture Allegory Arms Astronomy Background Central Ceres Compass Countries Depicted Districts Foot Franeker Friesland Globe Glory Goddess Hand Holds Up Jacob Folkema Leeuwarden Measures Name Nations Pedestal Personifications Province Representation Rests Ripa River Gods States Thigh Trumpet Astronomia Fecundity Fertility Fruitfulness Mentioned Red Cliff Sextant
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This print showcases the allegorical representation of fertile Friesland on the title page of B. Schotanus' "Representation of the glory of Friesland" from 1718. At the center, Astronomy takes her place on a pedestal, holding a globe that she measures with a compass while a sextant lies by her foot. Flanking her are two river gods, symbolizing the importance of water in this prosperous region. To the right stands Leeuwarden's city virgin, proudly raising the freedom hat on a trumpet and resting her hand on the crowned city coat of arms. On her left is Ceres, goddess of agriculture, emphasizing Friesland's agricultural abundance. Surrounding these central figures are personifications representing fertility and river gods. The city coat of arms for Friesland can be seen to their left while in the background lies an idyllic landscape featuring iconic buildings like Sjaerdemaslot in Franeker and Red Cliff in Gsterland depicted as a smoking volcano. The print also includes references to various disciplines such as astronomy (Astronomia), cosmography (Cosmografia), and other personifications associated with fruitfulness, productiveness, fertility, fecundity (Fecondita). Jacob Folkema is mentioned as one involved in creating this masterpiece. With its intricate details and symbolic elements capturing Friesland's prosperity and cultural significance during that time period, this print offers viewers an enchanting glimpse into history.
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