Bestraffing van overspeligen op Pattani, 1602 1644 - 1646

"Bestraffing van overspeligen op Pattani, 1602" is an engraving depicting a scene of public punishment in Pattani, a Malay sultanate on the Malay Peninsula, in 1602. This anonymous work, dating back to 1644-1646, provides a glimpse into the social practices and morality of 17th-century Southeast Asia. The engraving, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artist's detailed depiction of the event, with a focus on the figures and their expressions, offering a powerful insight into the realities of historical punishment and social control.