En sort afrikaner i rustning 1643 - 1647

"En sort afrikaner i rustning" (A Black African in Armor), a 17th-century etching by Albert Haelwegh, depicts a Black man in elaborate Ottoman attire. The figure, with a feathered turban and a sword at his side, is rendered with fine detail, highlighting Haelwegh's skillful technique. This work, now housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst, is a rare example of the artistic representations of Black individuals in the 17th century, offering insights into the fascination with exotic cultures during that period.