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United States. Virginia. Anabaptist Baptism
United States. Virginia. 18th century. Anabaptist baptism. Engraving, 1841
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1841 Adult Anabaptist Anabaptists Baptism Faith Immigrant Immigration Infant Migrant Migration Movement Virginia
Greetings Card (A5)
Experience the rich history and traditions of Anabaptist baptisms in 18th century Virginia with our exquisite greeting cards from Media Storehouse. Featuring an intricately detailed engraving from Mary Evans Prints Online, this design takes you back in time. The United States. Virginia. Anabaptist Baptism card is a beautiful and thoughtful way to express your sentiments, perfect for special occasions or simply to brighten someone's day. Delve into history with every greeting, making this a truly unique and meaningful gift.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This engraving, titled "United States. Virginia. 18th Century. Anabaptist Baptism," provides a fascinating glimpse into the religious practices of the Anabaptist community in colonial Virginia during the 18th century. Anabaptists were a group of Christians who rejected the practice of infant baptism and instead believed in baptizing adults and older children who had made a conscious decision to follow Christ. The image depicts a group of adults and children gathered around a body of water, likely a river or a pond, for a baptismal ceremony. The adults are dressed in simple, plain clothing, reflecting the Anabaptist belief in modesty and humility. The men are shown wearing hats, while the women are veiled. In the foreground, a man is submerging an infant under the water, symbolizing the child's acceptance of the Christian faith. The scene is reminiscent of the European Anabaptist tradition, which had a significant influence on the Anabaptist movement in America. Many Anabaptists were immigrants who had fled persecution in Europe and sought religious freedom in the New World. The Anabaptist movement was one of several religious groups that contributed to the rich tapestry of American religious history. This engraving, created in 1841, offers a contemporary perspective of the Anabaptist baptism ceremony in the 18th century. It is a poignant reminder of the diversity and complexity of American religious history and the role that immigration and migration played in shaping it.
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