It was raining that day in November 2014 during the arrival of Sinterklaas in Amsterdam. In the picture walking on the Damrak the Black Petes bravely and playing their trumpets they entertain young and old. Black gesminkte Petes in the Netherlands under discussion. Some Piet do not want black face painting, because the black color would refer to the slave past of the Netherlands. The discussion heated a few times a year the society.
About the image maker: as a born and bred Amsterdammer, Peter Bartelings feels a close connection with the city of Amsterdam. Over the years, he has created iconic works that are widely sold. In numerous European countries, his work adorns walls of houses and offices... Read more…