Jacob Folkema

Jacob Folkema (1692–1767) was a Dutch printmaker, draftsperson and engraver.

Also recorded as J Folkema; Jakob Folkema; Isidor Coridon Fidelle Folkema.

Jacob Folkema in brief

Born
1692
Died
1767
Known for
printmaker, draftsperson and engraver
Place of birth
Dokkum
Contents

Overview

Born at Dokkum in 1692, died at Amsterdam in 1767.

In detail

the recorded working language is Dutch.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Amsterdam.

Work by Jacob Folkema is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, Städel Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Smithsonian American Art Museum and Het Scheepvaartmuseum.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    “Jacob Folkema”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q32957: Jacob Folkema

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Elsewhere in Prints

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