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A Usurper Stoned to Death?, pub. 1672. Creator: Philip Baldaeus (1632-1672)
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A Usurper Stoned to Death?, pub. 1672. Creator: Philip Baldaeus (1632-1672)
A Usurper Stoned to Death?, The Rajah of Kandy presides over a punishment: death by stoning of a half buried prisoner; from Beschreibung der Ost-Indischen Kusten Malabar und Coromandel... als auch der Insel Zeylon?; pub. 1672 (engraving). A True and Exact Description of The Most Celebrated East-Indian Coasts of Malabar and Coromandel and also of the Isle of Ceylon; Father Philippus Baldaeus (1632-1672) was a missionary & representative of the Dutch East India Company in Ceylon for 10 years
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Audience Capital Punishment Ceylon Crime And Punishment Dragons Horror Rebel Spears Spectacle Sri Lanka Stoning Historica Graphica Collection Pavillion
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is a haunting and powerful print that captures a chilling moment in history. Created by Philip Baldaeus in 1672, this engraving depicts the Rajah of Kandy presiding over a punishment: the death by stoning of a half-buried prisoner. The image showcases an Asian architecture-inspired pavilion where this gruesome spectacle takes place. The atmosphere is filled with horror as onlookers witness the brutal act unfold. Spears are held high, ready to strike their target, while dragons adorn the pillars, symbolizing power and authority. Baldaeus, who spent ten years as a missionary and representative of the Dutch East India Company in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), provides us with an insight into historical crime and punishment practices during this time period. This illustration raises questions about rebellion and its consequences. Who was this usurper? What led to his downfall? And what does it say about power dynamics within society? Through his artistry, Baldaeus invites us to reflect on capital punishment and its role in maintaining order or perpetuating fear among those who dare challenge authority. As we gaze upon "A Usurper Stoned to Death?", we are reminded of the dark chapters in human history when justice took on cruel forms. This print serves as both a reminder of our past transgressions and an opportunity for contemplation on how far we have come since then.
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