Inwoners van Madagaskar, 1595 1597 - 1646

This anonymous engraving, "Inwoners van Madagaskar, 1595," depicts two inhabitants of Madagascar, created between 1597 and 1646. The work highlights the cultural practices and attire of the people of Madagascar, capturing their everyday life in the 16th century. The engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into early European representations of non-European cultures and serves as a valuable historical document.