This fraktur painting depicts the event that occurred on
February 14th, 1774 in a wooded glen on the edge of the American
frontier.
That night, The family of Jacob and Hannah Barnes was
killed and their cabin burned during an attack by marauding Indians.
Jacob & Hannah are drawn as they were placed in their
coffins by neighbors. The infant, Sarah is shown in the arms of her
mother, Hannah, and in the same coffin. Rachel, the older sister, and
her two brothers, Thomas & Isaac Isaac are in the smaller coffins
shown nearby. Angels are trumpeting their heavenly assent.
Near the large blue crescent moon, Jacob is shown firing
his weapon at the intruders. On the right panel the attackers are shown
firing on the settlers as the cabin goes up in flames.
The painting also includes the following eulogy placed
within the death’s head angle mortise:
Here lies interrd the bodies of
Jacob Barnes Likewise his Beloved
Wife, Hannah. 4 Children. Sarah, the
infant. Daughter Rachel Along with
two Sons Thomas & Isaac.
All departed life February 14th, 1774.
Under this Stone confind doth lie
the Subjects of Death’s tyranny. The
father & Mother who in this close
tomb – sleep with the offspring of their
loins. Whereby we See deaths cruelty in
Cutting both fruit & tree.Yet, all this
Malice will prove Vain for tree and
fruit Shall Spring again.
This painting is for sale.
Please contact the artist for pricing:
kenscottart@att.net
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