Flagellation of a Female Samboe Slave, from a Narrative of a Five Years Expedition against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam..., 1796

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"Flagellation of a Female Samboe Slave" is a harrowing illustration from the book "Narrative of a Five Years Expedition against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam, from the year 1772, to 1777" by John Gabriel Stedman. Published in 1796, this work is a detailed account of Stedman's experiences as a soldier in the Dutch army during its campaign against maroon communities in the colony of Surinam, in what is now modern-day Suriname. The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of the brutal treatment of enslaved Africans and the natural history of the region.

The illustration in question is one of the most powerful and disturbing images in Stedman's narrative, depicting the punishment of a female slave named Mingo, as described in the text. It serves as a stark visual representation of the cruelty and inhumanity of slavery in the 18th century. The image was engraved by William Blake, a renowned British artist and poet, who was commissioned to create engravings for Stedman's work. Blake's engravings, including "Flagellation of a Female Samboe Slave," are considered some of the most poignant indictments of slavery's violence and have been instrumental in shaping the historical understanding of the period's atrocities.

The narrative, along with its illustrations, played a significant role in the abolitionist movement in Britain by exposing the horrors of slavery to the European public. Stedman's work is often cited by historians and scholars as an important primary source for the study of slavery and colonialism in the Atlantic world. The image of the flagellated female slave remains a powerful symbol of the human capacity for cruelty and the resilience of those who endured such treatment.

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