A baptism of a group of babies according to the Covenanter's rite in a stream in a valley. Line engraving with mezzotint by C. E. Wagstaff after G. Harvey.

  • Harvey, George, Sir, 1806-1876.
Date:
1 December 1837
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42671i
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Covenanter: an adherent of the National Covenant of the Solemn League and Covenant in Scotland, in support of Presbyterianism. In 1643 the English Parliament accepted the Solemn League and Covenant, which established the Presbyterian Church in England, Ireland, and Scotland

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London (6 Pall Mall) : Hodgson & Graves, 1 December 1837.

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1 print : line engraving, with mezzotint ; image 57.7 x 47.8 cm

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The baptism of the covenants. To Dr. Stacke of Stacke Hall Derbyshire this engraving from the original picture in his possession is respectfully engraved by his obedient servants Hodgson & Graves. Painted by George Harvey, S.A. Engraved by C.E. Wagstaff

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Wellcome Collection 42671i

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