Great outbreak of plague of 1348: flagellants circulating in rural areas and villages by disease. Late 19th century (chromolithograph)

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Great outbreak of plague of 1348: flagellants circulating in rural areas and villages by disease. Late 19th century (chromolithograph)

ELD4852458 Great outbreak of plague of 1348: flagellants circulating in rural areas and villages by disease. Late 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Media ID 38479480

© © The Holbarn Archive / Bridgeman Images

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking chromolithograph captures the harrowing scene of the Great outbreak of plague in 1348, with flagellants circulating in rural areas and villages to ward off the disease. The late 19th-century print transports us back to a time of widespread epidemic, contagion, and fear. The image is filled with haunting details - from the figures clad in robes whipping themselves as an act of penance, to the desolate landscape dotted with small homes and churches. The color palette used in this lithograph adds a sense of urgency and drama to the already grim subject matter. During this dark period in history, Europe was ravaged by illness and death, leaving communities devastated by loss. The flagellants believed that through self-flagellation they could appease a vengeful God and halt the spread of disease. Their desperate actions were both a reflection of their faith and a response to overwhelming despair. This print serves as a reminder of the fragility of human life and our vulnerability to unseen forces beyond our control. It is a testament to the resilience of those who faced unimaginable hardships during one of history's deadliest pandemics.

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