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View of the Cours Belsunce, Marseilles, During the Plague of 1720, 1721 (oil on canvas)
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View of the Cours Belsunce, Marseilles, During the Plague of 1720, 1721 (oil on canvas)
XMB173420 View of the Cours Belsunce, Marseilles, During the Plague of 1720, 1721 (oil on canvas) by Serre, Michel (1658-1753); 317x440 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Marseille, France
Media ID 25456072
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Contagion Corpse Disease Epidemia Epidemic Illness Pandemic Pestilence Sick Sickness Wagon Dying Monks Religious Orders
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This oil on canvas painting, titled "View of the Cours Belsunce, Marseilles, During the Plague of 1720,1721" by Michel Serre, transports us back to a haunting period in history. Measuring an impressive 317x440 cm and housed at the Musee des Beaux-Arts in Marseille, France, this artwork vividly depicts the devastating impact of the plague that ravaged Marseilles during those years. In this scene of despair and anguish, we see a cart filled with lifeless bodies being pulled through the streets by a somber-looking priest. The wagon serves as a grim reminder of death's omnipresence during this time. Corpses littering the ground further emphasize the magnitude of loss caused by this pestilence. Amidst all this suffering and chaos stands another figure - a monk or clergyman performing last rites for those who have succumbed to illness. Their presence brings solace and hope amidst such darkness. Serre's masterpiece captures not only the physical toll but also explores themes related to religion, medicine, and health during times of crisis. It serves as a poignant reminder that even in our darkest moments, faith can provide comfort and healing. This powerful image resonates deeply within us today as we navigate our own global pandemic. It reminds us to honor those lost while cherishing every moment we have with loved ones.
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