The Puritan 1883 - 1899

"The Puritan" is a bronze sculpture by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, created between 1883 and 1899. The sculpture depicts a stern, Puritan man, clad in a long coat and hat, holding a book and a staff. The sculpture's realistic detail and powerful stance convey the strength and determination of the Puritan character. Saint-Gaudens, a leading sculptor of the late 19th century, used the piece to celebrate the historical and cultural significance of Puritanism. This bronze sculpture, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s permanent collection, is a captivating representation of a pivotal historical figure.