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Plague Victims of Rome (engraving)
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Plague Victims of Rome (engraving)
6317654 Plague Victims of Rome (engraving) by Legros, Alphonse (1837-1911) (after); (add.info.: after an etching by French artist Alphonse Legros, 1837 - 1911.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024
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Cardinal Epidemic Illness Lazio Plague Sacrement Suffering
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This haunting engraving by Alphonse Legros depicts the devastating impact of the plague on the people of Rome. The detailed image shows a cardinal and priest ministering to suffering victims, their faces contorted in agony as they succumb to the epidemic. The stark black and white tones add to the sense of despair and death that permeated Europe during this dark period in history.
The scene captures not only the physical toll of the illness but also the emotional weight carried by those tasked with providing comfort and sacraments to those facing imminent death. The expressions on their faces convey a mix of compassion, fear, and resignation as they confront mortality on a massive scale.
Legros' skill as an artist is evident in his ability to evoke such raw emotion through his intricate engravings. Each figure is rendered with painstaking detail, from the folds of their robes to the lines etched into their weary faces.
As we gaze upon this powerful image, we are reminded of both our shared humanity and our vulnerability in the face of nature's wrath. It serves as a poignant reminder of how quickly life can be snuffed out by forces beyond our control, leaving behind only memories etched into history for future generations to ponder.
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