Frisians Collection

Frisian cows Meadow near farmhouse The Netherlands, Overijssel, Zwartsluis
VG-933 Frisian cows - Meadow near farmhouse The Netherlands, Overijssel, Zwartsluis bos domesticus Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Lords Montfoort Memorial Tablet Memorial table
The Lords of Montfoort, Memorial Tablet for the Lords of Montfoort, Memorial table of the Lords of Montfoort. On the left, Mary sits with the Christ child on a throne

Willem IV killed front Stavoren deaths Count Willem IV
Willem IV killed in front of Stavoren The deaths of Count Willem IV (title on object), Count Willem IV of Holland and Hainaut are killed by the Frisians in an ambush near Stavoren, 26 September 1345

Radbod get baptized 719 Frisian King Radboud refuses
Radbod does not get baptized, 719 The Frisian King Radboud refuses to be baptized zig, by Bishop Wolfran, (title on object), Radbod, King of the Frisians

Heligoland Island
Heligoland - a small German archipelago in the North Sea. Formerly Danish and British possessions, the islands (population 1)

Willibrord (658-739). Northumbrian missionary saint. Statue
Willibrord (658-739). Northumbrian missionary saint, know as the Apostle to the Frisians. Statue. Utrecht. Netherlands

Historical map of the Netherlands at the time of the Frisians, Franks and Saxons I, Jan Luyken, Henricus Wetstein, 1697

Historical map of Netherlands with the areas of the Batavians and Frisians V, Jan Luyken, Henricus Wetstein, 1697

Adgillis II, seventh king of the Frisians, Pieter Feddes van Harlingen, 1611 - 1623

Heligoland - The New Port. A small German archipelago in the North Sea. Formerly Danish and British possessions, the islands (population 1)

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The Frisians, a proud and resilient people, have left their mark on the picturesque landscapes of The Netherlands. In the serene meadows near farmhouses in Overijssel's Zwartsluis, one can find Frisian cows grazing peacefully, embodying the region's agricultural heritage. But it is not just nature that tells the tale of the Frisians; history intertwines with their land. A statue of Willibrord, a Northumbrian missionary saint from centuries past, stands tall as a testament to his influence on this land. His efforts to spread Christianity resonate even today. Venturing further into Frisian territory leads us to Heligoland Island - an enchanting place where history whispers through its windswept cliffs and rugged shores. Here lies evidence of ancient civilizations and tales yet untold. In Montfoort, lords are honored with memorial tablets that commemorate their contributions to society. These memorials serve as reminders of the noble lineage that once thrived within these lands. Tragedy has also struck this resilient community throughout history. Count Willem IV met his demise in front of Stavoren while fighting for what he believed in - a poignant reminder of sacrifice and bravery etched into the collective memory. The story continues with King Radbod's refusal to be baptized in 719 AD - an act that showcases both defiance and unwavering loyalty towards ancestral traditions. Even amidst adversity, there are moments of vulnerability: Count Willem II tragically fell through ice in Hoogwoud during 1256 winter days when frozen waters claimed lives without mercy. To truly understand the Frisians' journey through time, we explore historical maps depicting their interactions with neighboring tribes like the Saxons and Batavians. These visual representations transport us back to eras long gone but never forgotten. Lastly, Adgillis II reigns as one of the most influential kings among his people.