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Islamic galley slaves on either side of a cartouche
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Islamic galley slaves on either side of a cartouche

M. Schaep · 1649 · etching; paper

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

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The cartouche in the center contains a Latin inscription and is decorated with the coat of arms of Joannes d'Erasso and two winged female busts. On either side of the cartouche sits a chained Muslim galley slave with oars under his feet. Behind each of them stands a Muslim galley slave with a musical instrument. The man on the left plays a trumpet and the one on the right a drum. These enslaved men are identifiable as Muslims by the characteristic hairstyle (shaved head except for a tuft) they were required to wear. In the background, cannons and various flags are visible.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineIslamitische galeislaven aan weerszijden van een cartouche. 1649. M. Schaep. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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