Islamitische galeislaven rusten bij een fontein 1649

This etching by M. Schaep, titled *Islamitische galeislaven rusten bij een fontein* (Islamic galley slaves rest by a fountain) was created in 1649. The artwork depicts a group of men dressed in traditional Ottoman clothing, resting near a fountain, possibly on the coast of a foreign land. Their relaxed pose suggests a moment of respite from their laborious lives. The composition highlights the harsh realities of slavery in the 17th century, offering a glimpse into the lives of those subjected to forced labor on galleys.