View of New Amsterdam, Jacob van Meurs, circa 1662

View of nieuw amsterdam. Novum amsterodamum. In the centre of the picture a man is depicted hanging by his middle. This activity is comparable to the punishment meted out to runaway or recalcitrant slaves in south america (surinam). The slave being punished was suspended by a hook in his ribs and swung to and fro. This so-called 'hook swinging' was also practiced in india. Date: circa 1662. Dimensions: height: 17 cm (6.6 in); width: 13.5 cm (5.3 in). Medium: engraving on paper. Collection: Koninklijke Bibliotheek. AMH-6831-KB View of New Amsterdam