En sort afrikaner i rustning 1643 - 1647

Albert Haelwegh’s etching, *En sort afrikaner i rustning* (A Black African in Armor), is a powerful image created between 1643 and 1647. This work depicts a Black man in a richly decorated, elaborate costume, a turban with a long plume, and a detailed fur-trimmed coat. He holds a dagger in one hand and rests the other on his thigh. The strong lines and deep shadows give the artwork a striking sense of realism. Haelwegh’s work, a part of the Dutch Golden Age, was inspired by the increasing exploration of the world and the growing interest in exotic cultures. *En sort afrikaner i rustning* can be found at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.