En madrassa? 1647

"En madrassa?" (Is this a madrassa?), an anonymous etching from 1647, depicts a scene from within an Islamic school. This small-scale print, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, captures the interior of a building, likely a madrassa in Persia, with a group of students seated along the walls and a teacher disciplining a young boy. The image offers a glimpse into the daily life of a madrassa, showcasing the learning and discipline that were prevalent in the Islamic educational system. The etching's intricate details and realistic portrayal of the scene provides a fascinating window into 17th-century Persian society.