File:Embarkation of the Pilgrims.jpg
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Embarkation of the Pilgrims ( ) | |
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Artist |
Robert W. Weir (photograph courtesy Architect of the Capitol) |
Title |
Embarkation of the Pilgrims |
Object type |
painting object_type QS:P31,Q3305213 |
Description |
Protestant pilgrims are shown on the deck of the ship Speedwell before their departure for the New World from Delfshaven, Holland, on July 22, 1620. William Brewster, holding the Bible, and pastor John Robinson leading Governor Carver, William Bradford, Miles Standish, and their families in prayer. The prominence of women and children suggests the importance of the family in the community. At the left side of the painting is a rainbow, which symbolizes hope and divine protection. The rainbow colors are intentionally atypical with red-white-blue, the colors of the Dutch flag. |
Date |
1843 date QS:P571,+1843-00-00T00:00:00Z/9 |
Source/Photographer | Architect of the Capitol |
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This image is a work of an employee of the Architect of the Capitol, taken or made as part of that person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, all images created or made by the Architect of the Capitol are in the public domain in the United States. |
Annotations InfoField | This image is annotated: View the annotations at Commons |
Protestant pilgrims are shown on the deck of the ship Speedwell before their departure for the New World from Delfshaven, Holland, on July 22, 1620. William Brewster, holding the Bible, and pastor John Robinson lead Governor Carver, William Bradford, Miles Standish, and their families in prayer. The prominence of women and children suggests the importance of the family in the community. At the left side of the painting is a rainbow, which symbolizes hope and divine protection. Weir (1803–1890) had studied art in Italy and taught art at the military academy at West Point. The dimensions of this oil painting on canvas are 365.76 cm by 548.64 cm (144.00 in by 216.00 in).
Date 1844(1844)
Source Architect of the Capitol
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