This section of the Architect of the Capitol Web site offers downloadable high-quality digital images in JPEG format. These images are in the public domain and, unless otherwise noted, may be used without permission for educational, scholarly, or personal (i.e., nonpromotional, nonadvertising) purposes.

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Baptism of Pocahontas John Gadsby Chapman Oil on canvas, 12' x 18' Commissioned 1837; placed 1840 Download JPEG image	Declaration of Independence John Trumbull Oil on canvas, 12' x 18' Commissioned 1817; purchased 1819; placed 1826 Download JPEG image
Discovery of the Mississippi William H. Powell Oil on canvas, 12' x 18' Commissioned 1847; purchased 1855 Download JPEG image	Embarkation of the Pilgrims Robert W. Weir Oil on canvas, 12' x 18' Commissioned 1837; placed 1844 Download JPEG image
General George Washington Resigning His Commission John Trumbull Oil on canvas, 12' x 18' Commissioned 1817; purchased 1824 Download JPEG image	Landing of Columbus John Vanderlyn Oil on canvas, 12' x 18' Commissioned 1836/1837; placed 1847 Download JPEG image
Surrender of General Burgoyne John Trumbull Oil on canvas, 12' x 18' Commissioned 1817; purchased 1822; placed 1826 Download JPEG image	Surrender of Lord Cornwallis John Trumbull Oil on canvas, 12' x 18' Commissioned 1817; purchased 1820 Download JPEG image