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View square skinned people worn stakes Oriental people
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View square skinned people worn stakes Oriental people
View of a square where skinned people are worn on stakes, View of a square where Oriental people and two Europeans watch how skinned people are worn on stakes across the square. Print marked upper right: fol. 99, square, place, circus, etc, Asiatic races and peoples, Europeans, violent death by flaying, Jan Luyken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1684, paper, etching, h 173 mm × w 133 mm
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Media ID 19539500
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1684 Asiatic Races Circus Europeans Flaying Jan Luyken Peoples Place Print Marked Upper Right Square Stakes Violent Death Worn Mentioned
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from the Liszt Collection takes us back to Amsterdam in 1684, offering a glimpse into a disturbing yet intriguing scene. The image portrays a square where an unsettling ritual is taking place - skinned people are gruesomely displayed on stakes for all to see. Standing at the center of attention are two Europeans and several Oriental individuals, their eyes fixed upon this macabre spectacle. The print, marked with the inscription "fol. 99" captures the essence of this peculiar gathering spot known as "place circus". It showcases not only Asiatic races and peoples but also Europeans who have come together to witness this violent form of death by flaying. The artist responsible for immortalizing this haunting moment is Jan Luyken, whose name is mentioned on the object itself. Measuring approximately 173 mm in height and 133 mm in width, this etching on paper transports us back in time, evoking a sense of curiosity mixed with unease. While it's important to note that commercial use should be avoided when discussing this piece, its historical significance cannot be denied. Through this thought-provoking image, we are reminded of humanity's capacity for both fascination and horror as we contemplate the complexities of cultural encounters and our collective past.
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