The Baptism of Pocahontas at Jamestown, Virginia Size:M: 75 x 50cm Verne is best known for

Verne is best known for his groundbreaking works of science fiction

Illustration of polyhedron tin crystals

' Henry Christmas [later Noel-Fearn] was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1842

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The Baptism of Pocahontas at Jamestown, Virginia Size:M: 75 x 50cm Verne is best known forThe Baptism of Pocahontas at Jamestown, Virginia, 1613, (1840). A 19th century representation of Pocahontas (c1595 1617) being converted to Christianity before her marriage to Englishman John Rolfe. Pocahontas, a Native American princess, was baptised Rebecca by Anglican minister Alexander Whiteaker. She and the priest are depicted in white, symbolising the 'purity' of Christianity. Pocahontas came to London and was presented at the court of King