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The plain style can be traced to as far back as the 17th century, whereby playwrights and scientists would use this form of communication to convey an important idea or theory. Ben Jonson, a playwright, used the plain style in his theatrical productions which earned him the title of the "first thoroughly classical poet in English literature". [3]
The Puritan culture of the New England colonies of the seventeenth century was influenced by Calvinist theology, which believed in a "just, almighty God," [1] and a lifestyle of pious, consecrated actions. The Puritans participated in their own forms of recreational activity, including visual arts, literature, and music.
Example of the early plain style on this tombstone carved by George Griswold dated 1675. Hartford Ancient Burying Ground. The earliest known New England stonecutters were George Griswold and his uncle Matthew, who settled in Windsor, Connecticut around 1640. Matthew carved the oldest known grave marker in the New World, a table monument made of ...
John Milton (1608–1674), most famous for his epic poem "Paradise Lost" (1667), was an English poet with religious beliefs emphasizing central Puritanical views.While the work acted as an expression of his despair over the failure of the Puritan Revolution against the English Catholic Church, it also indicated his optimism in human potential.
The majority of people in this list were mainstream Puritans, adhering strictly to the doctrine of Predestination. The more moderate ones, who tended towards Arminianism , have the label "Arminian" behind their names.
An example of the use of "Praise-God" as a name is Praise-God Barebone, whose son Nicholas may have been given the name If-Jesus-Christ-had-not-died-for-thee-thou-hadst-been-damned. [3] In Britain, such Puritan virtue names were particularly common in Kent, Sussex and Northamptonshire. [3] They are sometimes referred to as hortatory names. [4]
Anne was born in Northampton, England in 1612, the daughter of Thomas Dudley, a steward of the Earl of Lincoln, and Dorothy Yorke. [6]Due to her family's position, she grew up in cultured circumstances and was a well-educated woman for her time, being tutored in history, several languages, and literature.
Toledo Museum of Art: 57: Half-figure of a Man Wearing a Gorget and Plumed Hat: 1631: Oil on panel: 83.5 x 75.6: Art Institute of Chicago: 58: The painting was originally 7 cm taller Portrait of Nicolaes Ruts: 1631: Oil on panel: 116 x 87: Frick Collection, New York: 59: Portrait of a Man at a Writing Desk, possibly Jacob Bruyningh: 1631: Oil ...