Gezicht op Fort Elmina in Ghana 1742

"Gezicht op Fort Elmina in Ghana" (1742) by B.F. Immink is an etching that depicts the infamous Elmina Castle in Ghana. The artwork is a visual representation of the Dutch slave trade, featuring figures of enslaved Africans being loaded onto a ship. The image also features an angel above the ship, suggesting a religious theme that may have been used to justify the practice of slavery. The etching was likely intended to educate the public about the Dutch involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, and the artist used the art form to explore the ethical complexities of this historical event.