495 - The Baptism of Christ

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 ... »

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

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