Dans van de inwoners van Madagaskar, 1595 1597 - 1646

"Dans van de inwoners van Madagaskar, 1595" is an anonymous engraving from the 17th century. The print depicts a group of people performing a ritual dance in front of a large tree. It was likely created for a book or publication about Madagascar, as a form of documentation of local customs. The detailed depiction of the dance, clothing, and surrounding environment provides a glimpse into the daily life of the Malagasy people during this period. This type of artwork is known as an ethnographic illustration and is a valuable source for understanding the culture and history of a specific region.