Puritan Collection (page 7)

Virginians Defending Themselves Against Indians, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Virginians Defending Themselves Against Indians, (1877). European settlers colonised the east coast of what is now the United States in the early 17th century

Landing of the Pilgrims, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Landing of the Pilgrims, (1877). In 1620, a group of Puritans left Plymouth in England on The Mayflower and arrived on the east coast of what is now the United States of America

English Settlers in America, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
English Settlers in America, (1877). The Europeans who arrived on the east coast of what is now the United States in the early 17th century

Public Worship at Plymouth by the Pilgrims, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Public Worship at Plymouth by the Pilgrims, (1877). In 1620, a group of English Puritans arrived on the east coast of what is now the United States of America

By Candlelight, c. 1820 (oil on canvas mounted on wood)
3330032 By Candlelight, c.1820 (oil on canvas mounted on wood) by Morse, Samuel Finley Breese (1791-1872); 76.8x63.8 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Triple Episcopacie. Of God, Of Man, Of The Divell. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R
Triple Episcopacie. Of God, Of Man, Of The Divell. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green Published London 1893

Alexander Nowell, (1819). Creator: J Chapman
Alexander Nowell, (1819). Portrait of English clergyman and theologian Alexander Nowell (c1507-1602). Nowell was Dean of St Pauls Cathedral during much of the reign of Elizabeth I

View of Stepney Meeting House, Stepney, London, 1783. This was the meeting place of the Independents and Samuel Brewer was the minister in the later 18th century

South-east view of John Bunyans meeting house, Zoar Street, Southwark, London, 1813

The Wounded Cavalier, 1855. Artist: William Shakespeare Burton
The Wounded Cavalier, 1855; showing the injured Cavalier discovered by Puritans, his sectarian enemies. The man stands aloof, the girl is more humane

Oval portrait of John Foxe, c1570, (c1700). Artist: John Sturt
Oval portrait of John Foxe, c1570 (c1700). Martyrologist, wearing a coat with fur collar and a hat. He was a Puritan preacher and author of the book The Book of the Martyrs

Habit of an Oliverian 1650. A supporter of Oliver Cromwell

Equestrian portrait of Oliver Cromwell, c1655. Artist: Albert Haelwegh
Equestrian portrait of Oliver Cromwell, c1655. Cromwell (1599-1658) commanded the forces of Parliament during the English Civil War. After the war England, Scotland and Ireland became a commonwealth

Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of Great Britain and Ireland from 1653-1658, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of Great Britain and Ireland from 1653-1658, (1932). Cromwell (1599-1658) commanded the forces of Parliament during the English Civil War

Cromwell on His Farm, 1874, (1918). Artist: Ford Madox Brown
Cromwell on His Farm, 1874, (1918). Painting held at the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Liverpool. From Bibbys Annual 1918, edited by Joseph Bibby. [The Priory Publishing Press, Liverpool, 1917]

The Reverend Cotton Mather, late 17th or early 18th century (c1880). The son of a Puritan minister, Increase Mather, Cotton Mather (1663-1728) followed his father into the church

Increase Mather, Puritan minister and American colonist, 17th century (c1880). Mather was involved in the government of the Massachusetts Bay colony, the administration of Harvard University

John Endecott, 17th century English colonial governor, magistrate and soldier in America, c1880. Endecott (c1588-1665) led a group of Puritan settlers that arrived in Massachusetts from England in

Thomas Mayhew and the Narragansett sachem, 17th century (c1880). Thomas Mayhew (1593-1682) was part of the so-called Great Migration that saw 20

Edward Winslow, English Puritan American colonist, 17th century (c1880). Winslow (1595-1655) was one of the Pilgrim Fathers who arrived aboard the Mayflower in 1620 to establish the colony of New

Edward Winslows visit to Massasoit, 17th century (c1880). Winslow (1595-1655) was one of the Pilgrim Fathers who arrived aboard the Mayflower in 1620 to establish the colony of New Plymouth in

Reception of a Narragansett warrior by John Winthrop, Massachusetts, c1630s (c1880). Artist: Whymper
Reception of a Narragansett warrior by John Winthrop, Massachusetts, c1630s (c1880). Winthrop was the leader of a group of Puritan settlers that established the Massachusetts Bay Colony on the coast

John Winthrop, English Puritan settler in America, 17th century (c1880). Winthrop (1587-1649) led a group of Puritan settlers to Massachusetts in 1629

Pilgrim Fathers around a watch-fire, c1620 (c1880). Fleeing religious persecution in England, the Pilgrim Fathers established the second successful colony in North America

Puritans before James I, 17th century (c1880). James and his son and successor Charles I sided with the established church against the Puritans

John Bunyans meeting house, Zoar-street, Gravel-Lane, Southwark, London, 1814

Hugh Peters, 17th century, (c1920). A fanatical puritan divine and parliamentary preacher during the commonwealth period in the 17th century

Louie Pounds and Powis Pinder in Lady Tatters, 1907. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Louie Pounds and Powis Pinder in Lady Tatters, 1907. Pounds and Pinder are playing the parts of Isabel and Matthew Seraby

Richard Baxter (1615-1691), English Puritan, church leader and theologian, 19th century. Artist: Samuel Freeman
Richard Baxter (1615-1691), English Puritan, church leader and theologian, 19th century

Thomas Manton, Puritan clergyman, (1816). Artist: J Chapman
Thomas Manton, Puritan clergyman, (1816). Manton (1620-1677) called for the restoration of Charles II in 1660. In 1662 he resigned from his Covent Garden living in protest at the Act of Uniformity

Oliver Cromwell, his daughter and his chaplain, 17th century. Artist: A Suntach
Oliver Cromwell, his daughter and his chaplain, 17th century. Cromwell, Lord Protector from 1653, pictured with his youngest daughter, Frances, and his chaplain, Jeremy Withe

Embarkation of the Pilgrim Fathers, 1620. The Pilgrim Fathers, members of the English Separatist Church sect of Puritans fled religious persecution in 1609, becoming exiles in the Netherlands

The Embleme of Englands Distractions, 1658, (1899)
The Embleme of Englands Distraction as also of her attained and further expected Freedom and Happines per H. M. 1658, (1899)

Richard Baxter, 17th century English Puritan church leader, divine scholar and controversialist. Artist: WC Edwards
Richard Baxter, 17th century English Puritan church leader, divine scholar and controversialist

Thomas Manton, Puritan clergyman. Manton (1620-1677) called for the restoration of Charles II in 1660. In 1662 he resigned from his Covent Garden living in protest at the Act of Uniformity

Edmund Calamy the Elder, 17th century English Presbyterian church leader, (early 19th century). Artist: R Cooper
Edmund Calamy the Elder, 17th century English Presbyterian church leader, (early 19th century). Of Huguenot descent, Calamy (1600-1666)

Alexander Nowell, English clergyman and theologian, (1819). Artist: J Chapman
Alexander Nowell, English clergyman and theologian, (1819). Nowell (c1507-1602) was Dean of St Pauls Cathedral during much of the reign of Elizabeth I

Thomas Manton, Puritan divine, (1816). Artist: J Chapman
Thomas Manton, Puritan divine, (1816). Manton (1620-1677) called for the restoration of Charles II in 1660. In 1662 he resigned from his Covent Garden living in protest at the Act of Uniformity

Roger Williams, Anglo-American theologian, (early 20th century). Artist: Gordon Ross
Roger Williams, Anglo-American theologian, (early 20th century). Williams (1603-1684) was an English Puritan clergyman who founded the American colony of Rhode Island

William Penn, 19th century. Artist: John Sartain
William Penn, 19th century. William Penn, English member of the Society of Friends, popularly known as Quakers. Penn (1644-1718)

William Penn, after 1666, (19th century). Artist: John Sartain
William Penn, after 1666, (19th century). William Penn (1644-1718), English member of the Society of Friends, popularly known as Quakers who established the colony of Pennsylvania

Sir Henry Vane, English politician and author, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Vane (1613-1662), statesman and Member of Parliament who was tried for high treason and beheaded on Tower Hill

Robert Cromwell, father of Oliver Cromwell, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of the father of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), English military leader and politician

The Pilgrim fathers after arriving in America, 1620 (c1900). Pilgrim Fathers advancing into the American interior after crossing from Europe in the Mayflower. Colour-printed lithograph c1900

A Puritan Family, 1563
A Puritan Family - father teaching his family to sing Psalms rather than vayne and tryflying ballades, 1563. From the position of his hands it seems he is using a mnemonic device such as

The Pilgrim Fathers leaving Delft Haven on their voyage to America, July 1620 (1878). The Pilgrim Fathers, members of the English Separatist Church sect of Puritans fled religious persecution in

George Abbott (1562-1633), English cleric and Archbishop of Canterbury, 17th century. Artist: Simon Pass
George Abbott (1562-1633), English cleric and Archbishop of Canterbury, 17th century. Abbott, seen holding what appears to be a prayerbook, was a supporter of the Puritans

Early map of Massachusetts Bay, USA. Massachusetts was first settled by the Pilgrim Fathers, the Puritans who escaped religious persecution in England and sailed to America from Plymouth, England

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The Puritans, a group of English Protestants who sought to purify the Church of England from within, played a significant role in shaping early American history. Their journey began aboard the Mayflower at sea in 1620, as Pilgrims seeking religious freedom crossed treacherous waters to reach the shores of what would become Plymouth. Fast forward to 1637, and we find ourselves witnessing the trial of Anne Hutchinson at Boston. This courageous woman challenged traditional gender roles and religious authority, ultimately paying a heavy price for her beliefs. The wood engraving capturing this moment serves as a reminder of the struggles faced by those who dared to question societal norms. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean, Oliver Cromwell led his forces into battle at Edgehill during the English Civil War. His victory marked a turning point for Puritan influence in England and set the stage for future political developments. Back in America, Salem became synonymous with hysteria and injustice during the infamous witch trials of 1692. Court records reveal chilling testimonies that tore communities apart as innocent lives were lost amidst accusations fueled by fear and superstition. Yet not all Puritan stories end tragically; some found solace in new settlements like Hartford, Connecticut. These first settlers forged their own path away from persecution and established communities where they could practice their faith freely. However, not everyone was fortunate enough to escape punishment. Families banished from Puritan Massachusetts faced hardship as they tried to rebuild their lives elsewhere – reminders that dissent often came with severe consequences. Throughout these tumultuous times, influential figures such as Cotton Mather emerged with works like his Witchcraft book published in 1689 – texts that both perpetuated fears surrounding witchcraft while also documenting an era steeped in paranoia.