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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
The Baptism of Pocahontas
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

The Baptism of Pocahontas

Artist John Gadsby Chapman (American, 1808 - 1889)
CultureAmerican
DateNo Date
MediumWood engraving
DimensionsOverall: 33 x 22 3/8 in. (83.8 x 56.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Baldwin Brothers
Object number0.3981
Not on view
DescriptionThe figure of the Indian princess is seen kneeling before the minister while Indians andmembers of the colony watch.