The Slave Market

The image depicts a scene titled "The Slave Market" by Jacques Callot, featuring a large group of people. The scene is set outdoors with a large stone building on the left and a smaller structure on the right. The sky above appears empty and light-colored. On the left side, people are gathered on a staircase leading to the building; some are standing on the ground. In the center, a group of people dressed in long robes and head coverings are gathered. On the right, a crowd of people surrounds a platform with a person standing on it. A rope or cord hangs from a pole on the right side. The people in the scene wear 17th-century clothing, including hats, robes, and cloaks. Several people are wearing turbans or head coverings. There is a dog present in the image.

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Dimensions:: 1263 × 683 px
Museum record:: View original

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The Slave Market

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