PURITANS: PUNISHMENT, 1670s. Quakers being whipped in Puritan Boston in the 1670s. Wood engraving, 19th century
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PURITANS: PUNISHMENT, 1670s. Quakers being whipped in Puritan Boston in the 1670s. Wood engraving, 19th century
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1670s Beating Boston Colonist Colony Cruelty Public Puritan Quaker Settlement Settler Whip Whipping
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This powerful print captures a haunting scene from Puritan Boston in the 1670s. In this wood engraving, we witness the cruel punishment inflicted upon Quakers by their Puritan oppressors. The image serves as a stark reminder of the harsh realities faced by those who dared to challenge the established religious order. The Quakers, known for their dissenting beliefs and refusal to conform, are shown being whipped mercilessly in a public square. The severity of their beating is evident in their contorted faces and hunched bodies, while onlookers stand by with expressions ranging from indifference to satisfaction. The engraving itself was created in the 19th century but depicts events that occurred more than two centuries earlier. It serves as a testament to the lasting impact of this dark chapter in American history. The settlement of Boston was once a colony where cruelty and intolerance were wielded as tools of control against those deemed heretical or deviant. As we reflect upon this image, let us remember not only the suffering endured by these brave individuals but also acknowledge how far we have come since then. It stands as a poignant reminder that freedom of belief and expression should be cherished and protected for all people, regardless of creed or ideology.
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