... Enlightenment, by presenting two drastically different views of children during these time periods. During the Puritan times, Children were viewed as essentially evil beings, condemned by the original sin of Adam and Eve, however, during the period of Enlightenment, a mere century later, children were viewed as innocent and blissful gifts. The Madame Freake and Baby Mary portrait offers a firsthand glimpse into ... ...

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