The Execution of Breaking on the Rack, 1793, from Narrative of a Five Years Expedition against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam 1772-77, published 1813

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"The Execution of Breaking on the Rack, 1793" is an illustration from John Gabriel Stedman's "Narrative of a Five Years Expedition against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam, 1772-77," which was published in 1813. This graphic depiction serves as a historical record of the brutal punishment meted out to enslaved individuals in the Dutch colony of Surinam during the 18th century. Stedman, a Scottish-Dutch soldier and writer, documented his experiences in Surinam in a detailed account that combines elements of travel literature, autobiography, and abolitionist writing.

The illustration itself is a stark representation of the torture method known as breaking on the rack, a form of execution that involved dislocating the limbs of the victim. Stedman's work, including this particular image, played a significant role in raising awareness about the cruelty of slavery and the inhumane treatment of slaves in European colonies. The image is notable not only for its historical and cultural significance but also for its impact on the abolitionist movement, as it provided visual evidence of the atrocities committed against enslaved people.

Stedman's narrative, enriched with engravings based on his drawings and those of others, offers a complex and often contradictory view of colonial life and the institution of slavery. While Stedman himself was not an abolitionist in the strict sense, his detailed observations and the accompanying illustrations, such as "The Execution of Breaking on the Rack," contributed to the growing body of literature that would eventually fuel the abolitionist cause in Europe and the Americas. The work remains an important primary source for understanding the history of slavery, colonialism, and resistance in the Atlantic world.

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