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Muslim galley slaves preparing a galley for dry dock
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Muslim galley slaves preparing a galley for dry dock

1647 · etching; engraving; 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 their characteristic hairstyle (shaved head except for a tuft) which they were obliged to wear. A supervisor is giving instructions.

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Credit lineIslamitische galeislaven maken een galei klaar voor droogdok. 1647. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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