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Townspeople escaping to the countryside
Filename: 917_05_011763.jpg
Size: 4900 x 1524 (1.9MB)
Date: 1st January 1754
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Source: Universal Images Group
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Townspeople escaping to the countryside
Townspeople escaping to the countryside to avoid and outbreak of Plague. Mid - 17th century English woodcut
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Media ID 9693127
© Universal History Archive
17th Century Covered Wagon Dead Death Epidemic Escape Horse Human Skeleton Illness Large Group Of People Panoramic Rural Scene Terrified Woodcut Working Animal Animal Representation
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Universal Images Group (UIG) transports us back to the mid-17th century, during a time of great fear and desperation. The woodcut depicts townspeople escaping to the countryside in a bid to avoid an outbreak of plague that ravaged England at that time. In this panoramic scene, we see a rural landscape filled with terrified individuals desperately seeking refuge. Men and women alike are depicted fleeing on horseback or by foot, their faces etched with fear as they leave behind their homes and loved ones. A large group of people can be seen huddled together, united in their quest for survival. The image captures the grim reality of an epidemic's aftermath - death is omnipresent. Human skeletons lie scattered across the landscape, serving as haunting reminders of lives lost too soon. Amidst this chaos, a covered wagon pulled by a working animal emerges as a symbol of hope – perhaps carrying supplies or offering temporary shelter. As we gaze upon this woodcut, we are transported into the past where communities faced unimaginable hardships but also displayed remarkable resilience. It serves as both a historical artifact and an artistic representation of human endurance in times of crisis. This print reminds us not only of our shared history but also highlights the importance of unity and adaptability when faced with adversity – lessons that remain relevant even today.
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