West-Afrikaanse kraal 1746

This 1746 engraving by Quentin Pierre Chedel depicts a West African village surrounded by a palisade and a plantation. The detailed perspective drawing, part of a series of engravings, offers a glimpse into the colonial era and the lives of people in West Africa. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides valuable historical insight into the region's architecture, agriculture, and social structures during the 18th century.