Nicolaas van Frankendaal

Nicolaas van Frankendaal was a printmaker whose known activity is documented circa 1759. His surviving body of work consists exclusively of prints, suggesting a specialized focus within the graphic arts of the mid-18th century.

Twelve prints by Frankendaal are represented in museum collections. These documented works focus heavily on scientific and physical subjects, including Natuurkundige experimenten and several instances of Natuurkundige instrumenten. This specialized subject matter places Frankendaal within the tradition of documenting 18th-century scientific apparatus and discovery through printed media.

The entirety of his documented works are held within the collection of the Rijksmuseum. Due to their institutional housing, these historical images are now accessible to scholars and the general public. Frankendaal’s detailed technical compositions are often sourced from these collections as high-quality prints and downloadable artwork, ensuring their preservation and availability for continued study in the public domain.