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Rescued from the Plague, London, 1665
3782307 Rescued from the Plague, London, 1665'; (add.info.: Rescued from the Plague, London, 1665'. The painting was inspired by Samuel Pepys diary entry for 3rd September, 1665, in which he tells the story of a saddler and his wife who, having lost all of their other children to the plague, gave their last surviving child away in the hope of saving the child's life. After the 1898 original by Frank William Warwick Topham, British artist, 1838 - 1924.
Taken from Cassell's History of England vol. iii, published by Cassell & Co Ltd, to face p. 192.); Lebrecht History
Media ID 31712128
© Lebrecht History / Bridgeman Images
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This print titled "Rescued from the Plague, London, 1665" takes us back to a dark period in history. Inspired by Samuel Pepys' diary entry for September 3rd, 1665, it depicts a saddler and his wife who had already lost all their other children to the devastating plague. In a desperate attempt to save their last surviving child's life, they made the heart-wrenching decision to give the child away. The painting beautifully captures the anguish and desperation of this moment in time. The artist, Frank William Warwick Topham, skillfully brings forth the emotions of both parents as they reluctantly part with their beloved child. Their faces are etched with sorrow but also hope that this sacrifice may spare their little one from succumbing to the deadly disease. This artwork serves as a poignant reminder of the horrors faced by Londoners during this tumultuous period. The black death plagued not only bodies but also minds and hearts, forcing families into unimaginable choices just to survive. Through its historical significance and artistic brilliance, "Rescued from the Plague" transports us back to seventeenth-century London and invites contemplation on themes of sacrifice and resilience amidst adversity. It stands as a testament to human strength in times of crisis while honoring those whose lives were forever altered by this catastrophic event.
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