Puritan Collection (page 9)

Roger Williams brings the colony charter to Rhode Island, 1644
Return of Roger Williams from England with the Rhode Island charter, 1644. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Rhode Island charter arriving from England, 1644
Rhode Island colonists welcome Roger Williams with the charter from England, 1644. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Woman defendant in a Puritan Massachusetts court, 1600s
Sentencing a woman defendant in Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Richard Bernard, 1568-1641. English Puritan clergyman and author. After a work by Wenceslas Hollar

Henry Burton, 1578-1648. English puritan. Burtons ears were cut off in 1637 for writing pamphlets attacking the views of Archbishop Laud. From The History of Progress in Great Britain, published 1866

A Fair Puritan. After a 19th century work by E. Percy Moran. A young woman walking in woodland gathering flowers and plants in her apron

Richard Stock, 1569 - 1626. English clergyman

John Bunyan, baptised 30 November 1628 - 1688. English writer and Puritan preacher. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

John Bunyans house in Harrowden, Bedford, England. John Bunyan, baptised 30 November 1628 - 1688. English writer and Puritan preacher

John Milton, 1608 To 1674. English Poet, Author, Polemicist, Puritan And Civil Servant. After A Photogravure Print By John Faed C.1890. From Miltons Poetical Works

Signature Of John Milton, 1608 To 1674. English Poet, Author, Polemicist, Puritan And Civil Servant. From Miltons Poetical Works

Richard Baxter, 1615 To 1691. English Puritan Church Leader, Poet, Hymn-Writer, Theologian, And Controversialist. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green Published London 1893

John Bastwick, 1593 To 1654. English Puritan Physician And Controversial Writer. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green Published London 1893

Thomas Cartwright C. 1535 To 1603. English Puritan Churchman. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green Published London 1893

Colonel Sir John Hutchinson 1615 - 1664 And His Son. English Puritan Leader And Prominent Roundhead In The English Civil War. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R

Puritan Couple On Way To Church In 16Th Century. After A 19Th Century Work

John Eliot Circa 1604 To 1690. English Born Puritan Missionary Who Preached To Massachusett Indians. From A 19Th Century Illustration

Puritans Going To Church. From The Book A Brief History Of The United States Published By A. S. Barnes And Company Circa 1885

John Eliot C. 1604 - 1690 Aka Apostle Of The Indians English Puritan Missionary From The Book The Century Illustrated
John Eliot C.1604 - 1690 Aka Apostle Of The Indians English Puritan Missionary From The Book The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine May To October 1883

Cotton Mather 1663 To 1728 American Puritan Minister From 19Th Century Engraving

William Benn, Puritan
WILLIAM BENN Puritan churchman and theologian, defending the Christian sabbath against the Jewish one. Date: 1600 - 1680

Henry Smith
HENRY SMITH of Withcote, puritan preacher known as the silver-tongued, lecturer at St Clement s. Date: 1550 - 1591

SINNERS IN HELL, 1744. A New England depiction of sinners in Hell, with a vision of Jerusalem at center. Woodcut from The Progress of Sin, 1744

TRIAL OF TWO WITCHES, Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692. Illustration by Howard Pyle

SALEM WITCH TRIALS. An old woman viewed with suspicion on the streets of Salem, Massachusetts at the time of the witch trials

PURITANS: PILLORY, 17th CENT. The use of the pillory to enforce Puritan morality in colonial New England: lithograph, 19th century

Portrait of a man, c. 1643-45
BAL67236 Portrait of a man, c.1643-45 by Hals, Frans (1582/3-1666); 88x65 cm; Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

PILLORY, 17th CENTURY. The Witch No. 2
PILLORY, 17th CENTURY. The Witch No.2. The use of the pillory to enforce Puritan morality in colonial New England. Lithograph, American, late 19th century

PILGRIMS. 17th century pilgrims. Line drawing

THOMPSON: IMMIGRANTS. The Immigrants, by Ellen Bernard Thompson. Oil on canvas, 1899

Alchemy and astrology, 19th century
Alchemy and astrology. 19th-century copy of an artwork for a scene from the 1670s satirical poem Hudibras by English poet Samuel Butler (1613-1680)

PURITAN PUNISHMENT. A scold, or perhaps just an outspoken woman, is gagged in Puritan New England. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

HESTER PRYNNE, 1850. Hester Prynne, from Nathaniel Hawthornes novel, The Scarlet Letter, 1850. Line engraving, c1900, after a painting by George Henry Boughton (1833-1905)

SALEM WITCH TRIAL, 1692. A witch trial at Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692: lithograph, 19th century

Witchcraft at Salem Village title page, 1692
Lamsons " Witchcraft at Salem Village" title page, 1692. Halftone reproduction with a watercolor wash

Cotton Mathers book on witchcraft, 1693
Title page of Cotton Mathers book, " Wonders of the Invisible World, " 1693. Halftone reproduction with a watercolor wash

Oliver Cromwell
Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hutchinsons account of Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 1600s
Title page of Thomas Hutchinsons " History of the Colony of Massachusets-Bay, " first published in 1764. Woodcut with a watercolor wash

Oliver Cromwell closing Parliament, 1655
Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell dissolving Parliment in 1655. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Oliver Cromwell statue next to Westminster Abbey, London, England. Digital photograph

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Oliver Cromwell making his first speech in Parliament, March 2, 1629. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Puritan family in England, 1600s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 17th-century illustration

Manuscript of Bradfords History of Plimoth Plantation
First page of Governor Bradfords manuscript, " History of Plimoth Plantation, " early 1600s. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Wife of Giles Corey tried for witchcraft in Salem
Trial of Giles Coreys wife for witchcraft, Salem, 1692. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Child accusing a Salem man of witchcraft
Captain Alden accused by a child during the Salem witchcraft hysteria, 1690s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Pilgrims leaving Delfthaven, 1620
Departure of the Pilgrims on the " Speedwell" from Delfthaven, The Netherlands, 1620. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a painting

Salem witch hysteria, 1690s
Tituba telling witchcraft tales to children in Salem, 1690s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Roger Williams exiled to Rhode Island, 1635
Roger Williams leaving Massachusetts Bay Colony for Rhode Island, 1635. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Darley illustration

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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.