PURITANS: PUNISHMENT. Public punishment of a religious non-conformist in 17th century Boston, Massachusetts. Wood engraving, 19th century
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PURITANS: PUNISHMENT. Public punishment of a religious non-conformist in 17th century Boston, Massachusetts. Wood engraving, 19th century
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17th Century Boston Colonist Colony Heretic Nonconformist Public Punishment Puritan Settlement Settler
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Granger Art on Demand takes us back to the 17th century in Boston, Massachusetts, where religious non-conformity was met with public punishment. The wood engraving, created in the 19th century, vividly depicts a scene of Puritan settlers enforcing their strict beliefs. In this historic image, we witness a solemn moment unfolding on an American street. A crowd has gathered around as a religious non-conformist faces the consequences of deviating from the established norms. The atmosphere is tense and somber; one can almost feel the weight of judgment hanging in the air. The Puritans were known for their unwavering commitment to conformity and adherence to religious doctrine. Any deviation from these principles was seen as heresy and required immediate correction through public punishment. This engraving serves as a stark reminder of how dissenting voices were silenced during this period. As we observe this powerful visual representation, it is impossible not to reflect upon the complexities that shaped early American society. It prompts us to question our own notions of freedom and tolerance while reminding us of the struggles faced by those who dared to challenge societal norms. Granger Collection's art print offers viewers an opportunity for historical contemplation—a window into a time when individual expression came at great personal cost. Let it serve as both a testament to human resilience and a call for continued progress towards inclusivity and acceptance in our modern world.
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