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Islamic galley slaves preparing a galley for dry dock
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Islamic galley slaves preparing a galley for dry dock

M. Schaep · 1649 · etching; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Muslim galley slaves are preparing a galley for dry dock. These enslaved men are identifiable as Muslims by the characteristic hairstyle (shaved head except for a tuft) they were required to wear. An overseer gives instructions.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineIslamitische galeislaven maken een galei klaar voor droogdok. 1649. M. Schaep. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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