The Passage of the Delaware

This impressive oil-on-canvas painting by Thomas Sully depicts George Washington leading his troops across the Delaware River on December 25–26, 1776, marking a pivotal moment in the American Revolutionary War. Commissioned for the North Carolina Capitol and later housed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, it exemplifies neoclassical style and commemorates the Battle of Trenton.

Thomas Sully

Explore the life & art of Thomas Sully (1783-1872), a British-American portrait painter famed for his Romantic style. Discover portraits of Jefferson, Adams, Lafayette & 'Passage of the Delaware'.

Museum of Fine Arts

Explore world-class art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston! Discover masterpieces spanning cultures & centuries in this iconic institution's stunning collection and historic building.