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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)
Manufacturer John C. McRae
Publisher Joseph Laing
CultureAmerican
DateNo Date
MediumWood engraving
DimensionsOverall: 22 3/8 x 33 in. (56.8 x 83.8 cm)
InscribedPainted by John G. Chapman, Engraved by John C. McRae, N.Y. Published by Joseph Laing, London, Edinburgh, New York.
Credit LineGift of the Baldwin Brothers
Object number45.38.1
Not on view
DescriptionThe figure of the Indian princess is seen kneeling before the minister while Indians andmembers of the colony watch.