Afrika 1705 - 1775

"Afrika" is an anonymous 18th-century engraving depicting three figures in a tropical setting. The central figure, adorned with a crown and holding a parasol, is likely meant to represent Africa. The other figures, a man with a bow and arrow and a woman, are likely meant to represent indigenous peoples of the continent. The engraving exemplifies the popular 18th-century trend of depicting "exotic" cultures through visual art. The artwork was created between 1705 and 1775 and is now in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.