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title: Embarkation of the Pilgrims
author: Robert R. Weir
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13077/embarkation-of-the-pilgrims/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Embarkation of the Pilgrims

_Authored by Robert R. Weir_

## Image File

[![Embarkation of the Pilgrims](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/13077.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/13077.jpg)

## Image Caption

Protestant pilgrims on the deck of the ship Speedwell before their departure from Delfthaven, the Netherlands in 1620 CE. had studied art in [Italy](https://www.worldhistory.org/italy/) and taught art at the military academy at West Point. Oil on canvas 548 x 365 cm (18 x 12 ft) by Robert W. Weir (1803–1890 CE). US Capitol Rotunda Photography credit: Architect of the Capitol

## Cite This Work

### APA
Weir, R. R. (2020, November 05). Embarkation of the Pilgrims. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13077/embarkation-of-the-pilgrims/>
### Chicago
Weir, Robert R.. "Embarkation of the Pilgrims." *World History Encyclopedia*, November 05, 2020. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13077/embarkation-of-the-pilgrims/>.
### MLA
Weir, Robert R.. "Embarkation of the Pilgrims." *World History Encyclopedia*, 05 Nov 2020, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13077/embarkation-of-the-pilgrims/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Embarkation_of_the_Pilgrims.jpg) by **Robert R. Weir**. Submitted by [Ibolya Horváth](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/horvath.ibolya/ "User Page: Ibolya Horváth"), published on 05 November 2020. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.