The Execution of Breaking on the Rack, 1793, plate 72 from Narrative of a Five Years Expedition against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam, pub. 1806

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"The Execution of Breaking on the Rack, 1793" is a harrowing illustration by William Blake, based on a drawing by John Gabriel Stedman, which serves as plate 72 in the publication "Narrative of a Five Years Expedition against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam," first published in 1806. This work is part of a larger account by Stedman, a Dutch-British soldier and writer, who documented his experiences during a military campaign in Suriname to suppress a slave rebellion. The narrative combines Stedman's personal memoir with a critical examination of the brutal treatment of enslaved Africans and the horrors of the colonial system in the Dutch colony.

The plate depicts the gruesome punishment of breaking on the rack, a form of torture and execution used during the period. The image is a stark representation of the cruelty inflicted upon slaves who were caught after attempting to escape or for other alleged crimes. Blake's engraving, executed with meticulous detail and emotional intensity, captures the inhumanity of the scene and serves as a powerful indictment of the practices of slavery.

Stedman's narrative, along with Blake's engravings, played a significant role in influencing public opinion and fostering anti-slavery sentiment in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The work is not only an important historical document but also a testament to the use of art and literature in the service of social justice and human rights. "The Execution of Breaking on the Rack" stands as a poignant reminder of the capacity for human cruelty and the enduring struggle against oppression.

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