Rescue of John Wesley from Fire, February 9, 1709

Title

Rescue of John Wesley from Fire, February 9, 1709

Subject

Description

In this engraving after a painting from 1840 by Henry Purlee Parker in the Ashmolean Museum at Oxford John’s father Samuel, vicar of the Epworth parish, is depicted kneeling in prayer as neighbors stage the rescue.

Creator

D. West, After Henry Purlee Parker

Source

After a painting from 1840 by Henry Purlee Parker

Publisher

Philadelphia: William Smith

Date

c. 185–1860

Original Format

Engraving

Citation

D. West, After Henry Purlee Parker, “Rescue of John Wesley from Fire, February 9, 1709,” Bridwell Library Special Collections Exhibitions, accessed May 19, 2026, https://bridwell.omeka.net/items/show/2466.