Framed Baptism of Pocahontas by John Chapman

Product Overview:

• Proudly handmade in the USA
• Wood frame with mat, glass front, paper duster backing with wire hanger
• Museum quality Giclee digital print using archival paper and inks
• Standard size frame measures approx. 24" wide x 16" tall
• Poster size frame measures approx. 36" wide x 24" tall

Frame Details:

We currently offer two lines of frames:

• Solid Wood Frames: Country Black Frame (main photo) or Grey Barnwood.
• Eco-Friendly BonanzaWood® Frames: Pitch Black, White American Barn, or Montauk Boardwalk. These eco-friendly frames provide the finish, look, and longevity of solid wood, yet are constructed of millions of tons of residual wood which is collected, cleaned and milled to uniform-size particles and formed to shape under intense heat and pressure.

Product Details:

Baptism of Pocahontas by John Gadsby Chapman is a historically significant painting that portrays a symbolic moment in early American history. Completed in 1840, it was commissioned by the U.S. Congress and installed in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol. The painting depicts the baptism of Pocahontas, the daughter of Powhatan, the powerful chief of the Powhatan Confederacy, in 1614 at Jamestown, Virginia. The painting captures Pocahontas’ conversion to Christianity and baptism, an event that marked a turning point in relations between Native Americans and English settlers. Pocahontas, renamed Rebecca, stands at the center of the scene, symbolizing her acceptance of Christianity and European culture. Her baptism preceded her marriage to English colonist John Rolfe, which played a significant role in fostering peace between the Powhatan people and the settlers during the early years of the Jamestown colony.