Verkoopakte van de tot slaaf gemaakte Leon van Guinea 1812 - 1820

"Verkoopakte van de tot slaaf gemaakte Leon van Guinea" is a historical document dated 1812 - 1820, written by Gerrit Drost. This document records the sale of a man named Leon, originally from Guinea, in the Dutch East Indies. It is a testament to the brutal reality of the transatlantic slave trade and the role of the Dutch East India Company in its perpetuation. The document reveals the names of individuals involved in the transaction and provides insights into the bureaucratic procedures surrounding the sale of enslaved people. The artwork is a poignant reminder of the human cost of colonialism and the enduring legacy of slavery.