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The Burial of Father Joannes Vitus Janssen (1803-43) at Paramaribo – anonymous Vintage Art Print | Wall Art Poster

The Burial of Father Joannes Vitus Janssen (1803-43) at Paramaribo – anonymous Vintage Art Print | Wall Art Poster

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The Burial of Father Joannes Vitus Janssen (1803-43) at Paramaribo by anonymous is reproduced as a high-quality wall art print. Funeral in Paramaribo of the missionary Joannes Vitus Janssen, 1843. Anonymous, c. 1843. The coffin is borne by twelve black pall bearers dressed in white to symbolise mourning. Two priests walk behind the coffin: Petrus Donders, known as the 'apostle of the Indians and lepers of Surinam', and T. Kempkes. They are followed by the church councillors, the governor's staff and various officers. Around 1,400 black Surinamers, all Catholic converts, attended the funeral. I

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