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Plagues Collection

"Unveiling the Chronicles of Plagues: From Ancient Times to Modern Day" In this captivating image, a figure dons a protective dress

Background imagePlagues Collection: Protective Dress

Protective Dress
Protective dress worn by French doctors attending plague victims in Marseille and elsewhere

Background imagePlagues Collection: Chronological chart of the Visions of Daniel and John, 1843 (colour litho)

Chronological chart of the Visions of Daniel and John, 1843 (colour litho)
AQS257138 Chronological chart of the Visions of Daniel and John, 1843 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Background imagePlagues Collection: Hippocrates Saves Athens

Hippocrates Saves Athens
By his sensible precautions, the Greek physician Hippocrates saves the people of Athens from the worst effects of the plague which threatens them

Background imagePlagues Collection: Malaria Epidemic 1901

Malaria Epidemic 1901
MALARIA Fighting malaria in Italy

Background imagePlagues Collection: Cau d Lad of Hylton

Cau d Lad of Hylton
A goblin (the Cau d Lad of Hylton, Co. Durham) plagues a house until they give him warm clothes. When they do he dances for delight & troubles them no more

Background imagePlagues Collection: LA Peste at Marseille

LA Peste at Marseille
Scene showing the streets of Marseille strewn with plague victims, some being carted away in carts : drawing made on the spot in 1720

Background imagePlagues Collection: Milan during the plague (engraving)

Milan during the plague (engraving)
8626268 Milan during the plague (engraving) by Moia, Federico (1802-1885); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milan during the plague)

Background imagePlagues Collection: Plague. Black Death

Plague. Black Death
7301577 Plague. Black Death.; Private Collection; (add.info.: A passerby offers water to a dying man. During outbreaks of plague)

Background imagePlagues Collection: History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7209641 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

Background imagePlagues Collection: 'Swarms of horrible stinging flies' (litho)

"Swarms of horrible stinging flies" (litho)
8632811 "Swarms of horrible stinging flies" (litho) by Gibbs, William (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePlagues Collection: Emile Roux, French physician and bacteriologist (b/w photo)

Emile Roux, French physician and bacteriologist (b/w photo)
8663831 Emile Roux, French physician and bacteriologist (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emile Roux, French physician)

Background imagePlagues Collection: Plague procession in Rome (litho)

Plague procession in Rome (litho)
8663586 Plague procession in Rome (litho) by Hiremy-Hirschl, Adolph (1860-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plague procession in Rome)

Background imagePlagues Collection: Schafflertanz / Coopers' Dance (colour litho)

Schafflertanz / Coopers' Dance (colour litho)
8666265 Schafflertanz / Coopers' Dance (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schafflertanz)

Background imagePlagues Collection: Protection against contagion, 15th Century (engraving)

Protection against contagion, 15th Century (engraving)
8663830 Protection against contagion, 15th Century (engraving) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Protection against contagion, 15th Century)

Background imagePlagues Collection: World map showing the spread of the plague (colour litho)

World map showing the spread of the plague (colour litho)
8663630 World map showing the spread of the plague (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: World map showing the spread of the plague)

Background imagePlagues Collection: 'You and I cannot imagine anything like it!' (litho)

"You and I cannot imagine anything like it!" (litho)
8632810 "You and I cannot imagine anything like it!" (litho) by Gibbs, William (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "You and I cannot imagine anything like it)

Background imagePlagues Collection: Flagellants, 15th Century (colour litho)

Flagellants, 15th Century (colour litho)
8672839 Flagellants, 15th Century (colour litho) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flagellants, 15th Century)

Background imagePlagues Collection: David sacrifices on Mount Moriah (litho)

David sacrifices on Mount Moriah (litho)
8675995 David sacrifices on Mount Moriah (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: David sacrifices on Mount Moriah. 1 Chronicles 21:15)

Background imagePlagues Collection: The Rabshakeh before the Walls of Jerusalem, 701 BC (litho)

The Rabshakeh before the Walls of Jerusalem, 701 BC (litho)
8661278 The Rabshakeh before the Walls of Jerusalem, 701 BC (litho) by Villegas y Cordero, Jose (1844-1921) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rabshakeh before the Walls of Jerusalem)

Background imagePlagues Collection: History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7209644 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

Background imagePlagues Collection: New Zealand, 1890s: Up-Country Scenes, Rabbiter and Dogs (b/w photo)

New Zealand, 1890s: Up-Country Scenes, Rabbiter and Dogs (b/w photo)
8662650 New Zealand, 1890s: Up-Country Scenes, Rabbiter and Dogs (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Up-Country Scenes, Rabbiter and Dogs)

Background imagePlagues Collection: The Fables of La Fontaine: The Animals Sick of the Plague (engraving)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Animals Sick of the Plague (engraving)
8669307 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Animals Sick of the Plague (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Animals Sick of the Plague)

Background imagePlagues Collection: Esoterism: a plague protection amulet consisting of Hebrew formulas and symbols of the Kabbalah

Esoterism: a plague protection amulet consisting of Hebrew formulas and symbols of the Kabbalah (cabal) and magic
FGL5482941 Esoterism: a plague protection amulet consisting of Hebrew formulas and symbols of the Kabbalah (cabal) and magic

Background imagePlagues Collection: Cabala: Protection Against The Plague, 16th century (engraving)

Cabala: Protection Against The Plague, 16th century (engraving)
7272467 Cabala: Protection Against The Plague, 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: CABALA Design of amulet drawn from'Shaar has-Yichoud'di Haim Vital, XVI sec)

Background imagePlagues Collection: History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7209640 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

Background imagePlagues Collection: A Plague of Locusts (litho)

A Plague of Locusts (litho)
8661053 A Plague of Locusts (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Plague of Locusts)

Background imagePlagues Collection: Saint Charles Borromeo Giving Communion to the Plague-Stricken, 1743 (oil on canvas)

Saint Charles Borromeo Giving Communion to the Plague-Stricken, 1743 (oil on canvas)
8617852 Saint Charles Borromeo Giving Communion to the Plague-Stricken, 1743 (oil on canvas) by Loo, Carle van (1705-65); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris

Background imagePlagues Collection: The Chevalier Roze unveiling the Tourette at the height of the plague, 8th century (oil on canvas)

The Chevalier Roze unveiling the Tourette at the height of the plague, 8th century (oil on canvas)
JEB4961137 The Chevalier Roze unveiling the Tourette at the height of the plague, 8th century (oil on canvas) by Serre, Michel (1658-1753); (add.info)

Background imagePlagues Collection: Daeth of The First Born - Egypt Plagues

Daeth of The First Born - Egypt Plagues

Background imagePlagues Collection: PLAGUE OF LONDON 1665

PLAGUE OF LONDON 1665
Bodies are brought out of the city in carts and buried in pits dug for the purpose during the Great Plague of London Date: 1665

Background imagePlagues Collection: PLAGUE CHILD SAVED 1665

PLAGUE CHILD SAVED 1665
A child is saved from a plague-stricken house in London. Date: 1665

Background imagePlagues Collection: PESTILENCE/BIBLICAL ERA

PESTILENCE/BIBLICAL ERA
Illustration showing those afflicted with pestilence of biblical era, Israel

Background imagePlagues Collection: CHOLERA/USA/1893

CHOLERA/USA/1893
"A Prophetic Picture": the World's Fair will be closed by the Cholera Date: 1893

Background imagePlagues Collection: BIBLE/PLAGUE/FIRST BORN

BIBLE/PLAGUE/FIRST BORN
Death of the first born. Date: OT

Background imagePlagues Collection: Victims of the Black Death plague in 1349

Victims of the Black Death plague in 1349
Victims of the Black Death Date: 1349

Background imagePlagues Collection: Dance of Death, Great Plague of London

Dance of Death, Great Plague of London
A Dance of Death depiction at St Paul's Cathedral, during the Great Plague of London. Date: 1665

Background imagePlagues Collection: Great Plague of London of 1665

Great Plague of London of 1665
Blaize, an apothecary, tests medicines to try and cure the plague Date: 1665

Background imagePlagues Collection: Saint Roch, Patron saint of plasterers, laundry workers and dogs, c. 1910 (colour litho)

Saint Roch, Patron saint of plasterers, laundry workers and dogs, c. 1910 (colour litho)
488441 Saint Roch, Patron saint of plasterers, laundry workers and dogs, c.1910 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePlagues Collection: Seven Plagues of Egypt: Exodus. Angel of the Lord, sword in hand

Seven Plagues of Egypt: Exodus. Angel of the Lord, sword in hand, leaving mothers lamenting the death of the first
535823 Seven Plagues of Egypt: Exodus. Angel of the Lord, sword in hand, leaving mothers lamenting the death of the first born

Background imagePlagues Collection: The plague in Milan 1630-1631, 19th century (engraving)

The plague in Milan 1630-1631, 19th century (engraving)
1737128 The plague in Milan 1630-1631, 19th century (engraving) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: The plague in Milan 1630-1631)

Background imagePlagues Collection: Pestilence one of the Seven Plagues of Egypt: Exodus. Illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Pestilence one of the Seven Plagues of Egypt: Exodus. Illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)
535820 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

Background imagePlagues Collection: Sketch of the votive fresco for the plague of 1656, 1656 circa, Mattia Preti (oil on canvas)

Sketch of the votive fresco for the plague of 1656, 1656 circa, Mattia Preti (oil on canvas)
7064285 Sketch of the votive fresco for the plague of 1656, 1656 circa, Mattia Preti (oil on canvas) by Preti, Mattia (Il Calabrese) (1613-99); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

Background imagePlagues Collection: Pesta on the stairs, 1894-96 (pencil, ink, black wax crayon and wash on paper)

Pesta on the stairs, 1894-96 (pencil, ink, black wax crayon and wash on paper)
7387164 Pesta on the stairs, 1894-96 (pencil, ink, black wax crayon and wash on paper) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 27.3 x 22.8 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo

Background imagePlagues Collection: The plague in Tournai in 1095, 1881 (oil on canvas)

The plague in Tournai in 1095, 1881 (oil on canvas)
CUL4929698 The plague in Tournai in 1095, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Galarn, Louis (1810-1887); (add.info.: by GALARN, Louis It symbolizes The Great Procession')

Background imagePlagues Collection: She covers the whole country, 1904 (pencil, w/c, charcoal & crayon)

She covers the whole country, 1904 (pencil, w/c, charcoal & crayon)
7305589 She covers the whole country, 1904 (pencil, w/c, charcoal & crayon) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 65x52 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo

Background imagePlagues Collection: Animals stricken by cattle plague. Rinderpest

Animals stricken by cattle plague. Rinderpest
7301602 Animals stricken by cattle plague. Rinderpest. by Leslie, Frank (1821-80); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New York Board of Health examine animals stricken by cattle plague)

Background imagePlagues Collection: Production of the plague vaccine at the Pasteur Institute in Paris, here Emile Roux, France

Production of the plague vaccine at the Pasteur Institute in Paris, here Emile Roux, France
7279566 Production of the plague vaccine at the Pasteur Institute in Paris, here Emile Roux, France by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePlagues Collection: Plague of lice and midges, 18th century (engraving)

Plague of lice and midges, 18th century (engraving)
5617273 Plague of lice and midges, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)



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"Unveiling the Chronicles of Plagues: From Ancient Times to Modern Day" In this captivating image, a figure dons a protective dress, symbolizing mankind's relentless battle against plagues throughout history. A mesmerizing chronological chart of the Visions of Daniel and John from 1843 reveals the eerie connection between biblical prophecies and devastating plagues. "Hippocrates Saves Athens": Delve into the heroic tale of how one man's medical knowledge helped Athens combat a deadly plague that threatened their very existence. The haunting Malaria Epidemic of 1901 serves as a stark reminder that even in modern times, infectious diseases can wreak havoc on communities worldwide. Discover the enigmatic Cau d Lad of Hylton, an ancient legend intertwined with tales of supernatural plagues and mysterious healers who emerged during times of crisis. Witness the harrowing scenes depicted in "La Peste at Marseille, " capturing the desperation and chaos caused by one of history's most notorious outbreaks - bubonic plague. Relive the chilling account known as "Death of The First Born - Egypt Plagues, " where divine retribution struck Egypt with ten calamities, including an unforgettable plague that shook nations to their core. Step back in time to London's darkest hour during the infamous Plague of 1665 when death lurked around every corner, leaving behind stories etched forever in our collective memory. Amidst despair, hope emerges: Uncover heartwarming tales like "Plague Child Saved 1665, " reminding us that amidst devastation, miracles can still shine through even in humanity's darkest hours. Journey through Pestilence/Biblical Era as we explore ancient texts revealing accounts where entire civilizations were brought to their knees by catastrophic epidemics – lessons echoing across millennia till today. Cholera/USA/1893.