Mennonite Collection

Portrait of Nicholas Ruts, 1799. Creator: Abraham Delfos
Portrait of Nicholas Ruts, 1799

Portrait of Marten Looten, 1632. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Portrait of Marten Looten, 1632. A prosperous Mennonite grain merchant, appears to be interrupted from reading a document, glancing up with his lips parted as if turning to address a visitor

Portrait of David Leeuw (1682-1755), Mennonite Draper, 1729. Creator: Jan Maurits Quinkhard
Portrait of David Leeuw (1682-1755), Mennonite Draper, 1729

Portrait of Jan Nieuwenhuyzen, 1780-1806. Creator: Adriaan De Lelie
Portrait of Jan Nieuwenhuyzen, 1780-1806. Other Title(s): Portrait of Jan Nieuwenhuyzen (1724-1806), Mennonite Preacher and Founder, in 1784, of the Dutch Society for the Promotion of the General Good

Old Mennonite Church, Germantown, Pa. between 1900 and 1906. Creator: Unknown
Old Mennonite Church, Germantown, Pa. between 1900 and 1906

Portrait of Lubbert Gerritsz (1535-1612), after c.1607. Creator: Workshop of Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt
Portrait of Lubbert Gerritsz (1535-1612), after c.1607

Bedcover, Pennsylvania, c. 1890/1900. Creator: Unknown
Bedcover, Pennsylvania, c. 1890/1900

Central America, Belize, Orange Walk district, Hill Bank Field Station, a Mennonite boy leaning against and old British traction engine on a traditional Mennonite carriage

Drawing for Plate 7: From Portfolio "Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania", c. 1939. Creator: Unknown
Drawing for Plate 7: From Portfolio " Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania", c. 1939

Mennonite farmer, formerly wheat farmer in Kansas... Boundary County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mennonite farmer, formerly wheat farmer in Kansas, now developing stump ranch in Boundary County, Idaho

Carved Group: "Mennonites Homeward", c. 1939. Creator: Selma Sandler
Carved Group: " Mennonites Homeward", c. 1939

Portrait of the Mennonite Preacher, Cornelius Claesz Anslo and his wife
1272610 Portrait of the Mennonite Preacher, Cornelius Claesz Anslo and his wife, Aaltje Gerritsdr Shouten, 1641 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz

Cornelis Claesz Anslo, Preacher (etching)
3928807 Cornelis Claesz Anslo, Preacher (etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 18.8 A-- 16.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Mennonite coverlet, c. 1880 (textile)
3059398 Mennonite coverlet, c.1880 (textile) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Greek letters drawn on the head of the High Priest as part of the initiation anointing
DGC398027 Greek letters drawn on the head of the High Priest as part of the initiation anointing with oil, 1700 (engraving) by Luyken

Cornelis Claesz Anslo, Preacher. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Cornelis Claesz Anslo, Preacher

The Rat River Mennonite resevation, Manitoba, Canada, late 19th century. Mennonite colonists from Russia settled in Manitoba at the end of the 19th century

Menno Simons, Dutch Anabaptist religious leader, (1854). Portrait of religious reformer Simons (1496-1561), from whom the religious body known as Mennonites takes its name

MENNONITES: HEX SIGN. Tree of Life, symbol of fertility, from an American Mennonite hex sign

Russian emigrants to the USA, 1800s
Mennonite immigrants from Russia arriving in New York for journey to Dakota Territory, 1873. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Painting titled View of the Westerkerk, Amsterdam by Jan van der Heyden, 17th century
Painting titled View of the Westerkerk, Amsterdam by Jan van der Heyden (16371712) a Dutch Baroqueera painter, draughtsman, printmaker, a Mennonite and inventor. Dated 17th Century

AMISH MENNONITE COUPLE. An Amish Mennonite couple in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Lithograph, American, 19th century

Mexico, Chihuahua, Cuahtemoc, Mennonite museum. THIS IMAGE HAS SOME RESTRICTIONS FOR US LAND TOUR OPERATORS. PLEASE CALL FOR INFORMATION

A Mennonite village, protestant, CANADA, NINETEENTH CENTURY ENGRAVING

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). The Mennonite Pr
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter and etcher. The Mennonite Preacher Cornelis Claez Anslo (1592-1646) and his wife Aeltje Gerritsdr Schoueten (1589-1657), 1641. Oil on canvas

United States. Kansas. Mennonite religious service outside the hut. Colored engraving of the newspaper Frank Leslies (1875)

United States. Kansas. Mennonite religious service outside the hut. Colored engraving of the newspaper Frank Leslies (1875)

Inside view of a hut built by the mennonist settlers in Kansas, USA. Colored engraving of the newspaper Frank Leslies (1875)

FARMERS MARKET, 1942. Mennonite farmer and wife selling fowl at a farmers market in Lititz, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Marjory Collins, November 1942

FARMERS MARKET, 1942. Mennonite farmers selling goods at a farmers market in Lititz, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Marjory Collins, November 1942

FARMERS MARKET, 1942. Mennonite farmers wife at the farmers market in Lititz, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Marjory Collins, November 1942

Interior and Exterior of Mennonite Church, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Interior of Mennonite Dwelling, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

A Mennonite Girl Herding Cattle, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

A Mennonite Village, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

A Mennonite village, protestant, CANADA, NINETEENTH CENTURY ENGRAVING

Portrait of a Member of the Van der Mersch Family, 1736 (oil on panel)
XOS2909718 Portrait of a Member of the Van der Mersch Family, 1736 (oil on panel) by Troost, Cornelis (1697-1750); 72u57 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

AMISH MENNONITE COUPLE. An Amish Mennonite couple in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Lithograph, American, 19th century

MENNONITES: HEX SIGN. Mermaid, symbolizing prophecy, from an American Mennonite hex sign

Mexico, State of Chihuahua. Mennonite settlement of Cuahtemoc
Mexico, State of Chihuahua. Mennonite settlement of Cuauhtemoc. THIS IMAGE HAS SOME RESTRICTIONS FOR US LAND TOUR OPERATORS. PLEASE CALL FOR INFORMATION

Interior and Exterior of Mennonite Church, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Interior of Mennonite Dwelling, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

A Mennonite Girl Herding Cattle, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

A Mennonite Village, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

USA, Indiana, Amish horse-drawn buggies, side view

KANSAS, MENNONITES, c1874. New homes in Kansas, built by Mennonites from Russia, who settled in central Kansas, beginning in 1874. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

MENNONITE WOMAN, 1877. An older Mennonite woman enjoying a pipe of tobacco on the train crossing the Nebraska prairies. Wood engraving, American, 1877

RUSSIAN MENNONITES, 1875. Central Kansas, The Public Well at the Temporary Home of the Russian Mennonites. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1875

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The Mennonite community, known for their strong religious beliefs and commitment to simple living, has a rich history that spans across different continents. Originating in Europe during the 16th century, the Mennonites faced persecution and sought refuge in various parts of the world. One such place they settled was Central America, specifically Belize's Orange Walk district. In this picturesque region lies the Hill Bank Field Station, where you can catch a glimpse life. Here, amidst lush green fields and rolling hills, you will find hardworking individuals like the Mennonite farmer depicted in Dorothea Lange's photograph from 1939. This particular farmer had previously cultivated wheat in Kansas before making his way to Boundary County, Idaho. Art also plays an important role within the Mennonite culture. Selma Sandler's carved group titled "Mennonites Homeward" beautifully captures their sense of community and unity as they journey back home after a day's work. The intricate details showcase their craftsmanship and dedication to preserving their heritage. One cannot talk about the Mennonites without mentioning Cornelis Claesz Anslo - a prominent preacher whose portrait by Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn exudes wisdom and devotion. His wife stands beside him as a symbol of support on their shared spiritual journey. Beyond artistry and spirituality, textiles hold significance within this community too. A stunning example is seen in an exquisite Mennonite coverlet dating back to 1880; its intricate patterns tell stories passed down through generations. As we delve deeper into history, we discover that even ancient rituals have influenced aspects of modern-day practices among some groups of Mennonites. Greek letters drawn on the head of a High Priest during initiation ceremonies reflect connections between cultures over time.