Pestilence Collection (#2)

Death on a Pale Horse, c. 1800 (ink and w / c)
FIT57618 Death on a Pale Horse, c.1800 (ink and w/c) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 39.3x31.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English, out of copyright

The Charity of Saint Isabel of Hungary, after Murillo (oil on canvas)
829402 The Charity of Saint Isabel of Hungary, after Murillo (oil on canvas) by Grande, Francisco Augustin y (1753-1800); 330x244 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The first Passover, in ancient Egypt
Death of Egyptians firstborn children, sparing the enslaved Hebrew children. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Plague. After an engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi, from a work by Raphael

St. Charles Borromeo (1538-84) Visiting the Plague Victims in Milan in 1576 (oil
XIR187149 St. Charles Borromeo (1538-84) Visiting the Plague Victims in Milan in 1576 (oil on canvas) by Skreta, Karel (c.1610-74); Narodni Galerie, Prague

Pestilence, one of the Seven Plagues of Egypt, 1866. Artist: Gustave Dore
Pestilence, one of the Seven Plagues of Egypt, 1866. From the Bible (Exodus)

David Chooses Three Days Pestilence II Samuel 24
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The Plague in Rome, 1869 (oil on canvas)
XIR91487 The Plague in Rome, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Delaunay, Jules Elie (1828-91); 131x176.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Doge of Venice at the Festa della Salute, 21 November, to commemorate the end
XIR868516 The Doge of Venice at the Festa della Salute, 21 November, to commemorate the end of the pestilence of 1630, c.1766-70 (oil on canvas) by Guardi, Francesco (1712-93); Louvre, Paris

Illustrations of the Book of Job; Satan smiting Job with Sore Boils, 1825 (pen, w / c
XND70239 Illustrations of the Book of Job; Satan smiting Job with Sore Boils, 1825 (pen, w/c and pencil) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 20x15.3 cm; The Morgan Library & Museum, New York

JJ Audubon (1785-1851) on a trip to Japan disovers a rat, c. 1840 (w / c on paper)
XBP341856 JJ Audubon (1785-1851) on a trip to Japan disovers a rat, c.1840 (w/c on paper) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Japanese

Venetian Doctor during the time of the plague (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
XOT320569 Venetian Doctor during the time of the plague (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Grevenbroeck, Jan van (1731-1807); Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; Dutch, out of copyright

Europe a Prophecy; Plague, c. 1794 (relief etching, engraving, w / c)
XND70223 Europe a Prophecy; Plague, c.1794 (relief etching, engraving, w/c) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 23.3x16.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Have Mercy On Us; ); English

Europe a Prophecy; Entharmon slept, Mildews Blighting Ears of Corn, c
XND70222 Europe a Prophecy; " Entharmon slept", Mildews Blighting Ears of Corn, c.1794 (relief etching, w/c) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 24x17 cm; Private Collection; English

Muscipula, engraved by John Jones (c. 1745-97) 1786 (engraving)
XYC277133 Muscipula, engraved by John Jones (c.1745-97) 1786 (engraving) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); 37.8x27.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Paul Mellon

St. Charles Borromeo (1538-84) Administering the Sacrament to a Plague Victim in Milan in 1576
XIR187148 St. Charles Borromeo (1538-84) Administering the Sacrament to a Plague Victim in Milan in 1576 (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Church of Saint-Nicolas-du-Chardonnet

St. Charles Borromeo (1538-84) Administering the Sacrament to Plague Victims in Milan in 1576
XIR187146 St. Charles Borromeo (1538-84) Administering the Sacrament to Plague Victims in Milan in 1576 (oil on canvas) by Mignard, Pierre (1612-95); 122x90 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts Andre Malraux

Frontispiece to Liber Studiorum, engraved by J. C. Easling (fl. 1788-1815) 1812
XYC148724 Frontispiece to Liber Studiorum, engraved by J. C. Easling (fl.1788-1815) 1812 (etching and mezzotint) by Turner

Border with David Pleading with God to End the Pestilence; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

Pestilence one of the Seven Plagues of Egypt: Exodus. Illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883) French painter and book illustrator for The Bible (London 1866). Wood engraving

Pestilence in Egypt
The people of Egypt - and their livestock - are destrpyed by a divine pestilence

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"Pestilence: A Haunting Reminder of Ancient Times" In the depths of history, the specter looms large, leaving behind tales etched in our collective memory. From the chilling accounts of The First Passover to the Passover ritual as begun in ancient Egypt, we witness how this relentless force shaped civilizations. Lord Have Mercy Upon Us: The Plague in London captures a moment frozen in time through a haunting woodcut. In black and white, it transports us back to an era when pestilence ravaged cities and left devastation in its wake. Gustave Dore's illustration for The Bible further brings to life Pestilence as one of the Seven Plagues of Egypt during Exodus. "So the Lord sent a pestilence upon Israel, " echoes Peter Lightfoot's creation from 1841, reminding us that even chosen lands were not spared from its wrath. Moving forward through time, we encounter the intricate details on panels like those found on the Triptych of Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist - oil paintings that depict both religious figures amidst an atmosphere tainted by disease. The Four Horsemen of Apocalypse engraving serves as a chilling reminder that Pestilence has been intertwined with humanity since biblical times. Its presence is felt across various art forms - be it Roze's depiction on canvas or lithographs like The Court of Death published in 1859. As we delve deeper into these artistic expressions, we come face-to-face with The Evil Race captured within engravings; their grotesque visages mirroring our fears and vulnerabilities against unseen foes. Through these visual narratives spanning centuries, Pestilence emerges as an ever-present adversary challenging mankind's resilience throughout history. Let us not forget these reminders etched onto canvases and engravings – they serve as cautionary tales urging us to remain vigilant against future outbreaks while honoring those who have suffered under its grip.