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View of the Cours (from Marseille) during the plague of 1720 (oil on canvas)
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View of the Cours (from Marseille) during the plague of 1720 (oil on canvas)
JEB4961015 View of the Cours (from Marseille) during the plague of 1720 (oil on canvas) by Serre, Michel (1658-1753); Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22834744
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Brat Contagion Disease Epidemia Epidemic Ethnicity Hygiene Illness Marseille Outbreak Pandemy Physician Practitioner Provence Riviera Rhone Mouths 13 Sick Sickness Ethnography Exterior View Inhabitant Jeanbernard Street View
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This oil on canvas painting, titled "View of the Cours (from Marseille) during the plague of 1720" transports viewers back to a haunting period in history. Created by Michel Serre, a renowned French artist from the 18th century, this piece captures the devastating impact of an epidemic that struck Marseille. The scene depicted showcases an exterior view of a bustling street in Marseille, filled with people from various ethnicities and walks of life. The crowd is gripped by fear and despair as they navigate through the chaos caused by the outbreak. Doctors can be seen attending to the sick and administering medicine in an attempt to combat the contagion. The painting vividly portrays both death and life coexisting amidst this tragic event. The streets are lined with transport vehicles used for removing deceased individuals from homes, while others struggle to maintain their hygiene and health in hopes of avoiding illness. Serre's attention to detail brings forth not only the physical suffering but also highlights societal implications. The population appears diminished as inhabitants succumb to sickness, leaving behind empty spaces once filled with vibrant energy. As we observe this historical artwork today, it serves as a reminder of humanity's resilience in times of crisis. It prompts us to reflect on our progress in healthcare and appreciate how far we have come since those dark days when pandemics ravaged communities across Europe.
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