John Eliot Preaching to the Indians 1822 - 1888

Felix Octavius Carr Darley's "John Eliot Preaching to the Indians" is a 19th-century illustration depicting the Puritan missionary John Eliot preaching to Native Americans in the Massachusetts wilderness. The scene showcases Eliot in the center, gesturing and addressing a large group of Native Americans seated in front of him. The image is a historical representation of religious conversion efforts in colonial America, showcasing the encounter between European and Indigenous cultures. The work is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.