Identity area
Reference code
MCPP/FF/FPR/L/495
Title
The Baptism of Christ
Date(s)
- 1591 (Creation)
Extent and medium
Engraving on paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1593-1637)
Biographical history
Educated at Clare Hall/College; Fellow of Clare. From 1618 to 1624 he was director to the affairs of the Virginia Company. Ferrar was ordained as a deacon in 1626 and founded the small Anglican community of Little Gidding, Huntingdonshire, shortly ... »
Name of creator
Archival history
The loose Ferrar prints were conserved in 2014-2015. Please note that the digital images of the prints were captured before conservation work took place.
Conditions of access and use area
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
18.1 cm x 13.7 cm
Notes area
Note
Publisher: Dirck Evertsz. Lons
Note
Text in the lower margin from Romans 1: "Qvi praedestinatvs est filivs Dei in virtv. / Te secvndvm spiritvm."
Note
Digital image of the print available online (subscription service only): https://www.virginiacompanyarchives.amdigital.co.uk/Documents/Detail/ferrar-print-495/520059