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Consigning bodies of the plague to a communal grave in the plague pit - Plague of London, 1665. 19th century (engraving)
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Consigning bodies of the plague to a communal grave in the plague pit - Plague of London, 1665. 19th century (engraving)
540521 Consigning bodies of the plague to a communal grave in the plague pit - Plague of London, 1665. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38406286
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1665 Ailment Bubonic Burial Communal Contagion Disease Epidemic Illness Pandemic Plague Sick Sickness
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This haunting engraving captures the grim reality of the Plague of London in 1665, a devastating epidemic that swept through the city with deadly consequences. In this scene, bodies afflicted by the plague are being consigned to a communal grave in a plague pit, a stark reminder of the sheer scale of death and suffering that occurred during this dark chapter in history.
The artist has depicted the somber procession with meticulous detail, showcasing the desperation and despair felt by those tasked with disposing of the deceased. The figures are rendered with an eerie sense of anonymity, their faces obscured or turned away as they carry out their grim duty.
The crowded burial site is filled with rows upon rows of hastily dug graves, each one serving as a final resting place for yet another victim of this merciless disease. The atmosphere is heavy with grief and fear, as Londoners grapple with the harsh realities of contagion and mortality.
As we gaze upon this historical image, we are reminded of the resilience and strength exhibited by those who endured such harrowing times. It serves as a poignant reminder of our shared humanity and collective capacity to overcome even the most dire circumstances.
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