Black Plague Collection

The Black Plague in China (b / w photo)
1604891 The Black Plague in China (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black Plague in China)

BLACK PLAGUE, 1493. Dance of death with plague victims. Woodcut from the Nuremberg Chronicle, 1493

BURYING PLAGUE VICTIMS in coffins at Tournai in 1349. Flemish ms. illumination, 14th century

JEWS BURNED ALIVE, 1493. European Jews serve as scapegoats and are burned alive as the Black Death nears. Woodcut from Nuremberg Chronicle, 1493

GIOVANNI BOCCACCIO (1313-1375). Italian writer. Boccaccio telling a story to his friends gathered at Fiesole during an outbreak of plague in nearby Florence

Saint Roch, patron saint of plague victims, is miraculously healed after he
ST. ROCH (c1350-c1379). Saint Roch, patron saint of plague victims, is miraculously healed after he, who had nursed many suffering from the plague, was himself struck with the illness

PLAGUE OF LONDON, 1665. Burial of plague victims at Holywell Mount, London, England, 1665. Copper engraving, English, 18th century, by Charles Grignion

PLAGUE, 14TH CENTURY. Ghost cotillion of the souls of Black Death victims who were buried alive in 1347. Line engraving, German, 1604

SAINT ROCH (c1350-c1379). French healer; patron saint of plague victims. Oil on canvas, 1518, by Paolo Morando

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"The Black Plague: A Dark Chapter in History" The Black Plague, also known as the Black Death, was a devastating pandemic that struck Europe during the 14th century. This deadly disease claimed millions of lives and left an indelible mark on history. One horrifying aspect of this tragedy was the scapegoating and persecution of Jews. In 1348, amidst fear and hysteria, Jews were blamed for spreading the plague. An illustration from Charles Lahure's "Histoire-populaire-de-France" depicts the slaughter of Jews during this time, highlighting the depths of human cruelty. Another disturbing event occurred in 1475 when accusations arose about well poisoning by Jews. The torture inflicted upon them is captured in an anonymous depiction, showcasing humanity's capacity for brutality. In 1338 at Deggendorf, Germany, another dark chapter unfolded as illustrated in Schedels Chronicle of the World. The burning of Jews took place amid paranoia surrounding the plague outbreak. Woodcuts from Nuremberg Chronicle further illustrate how death danced with its victims during these times. The haunting image portrays a dance macabre amidst a backdrop plagued by suffering and despair. Amidst all this darkness emerged tales of hope and resilience. Giovanni Boccaccio, an Italian writer who lived through these troubled times himself, chronicled stories that shed light on human spirit even amidst such devastation. Saint Roch became a symbol of hope as he miraculously recovered from his own bout with the plague after tirelessly nursing others afflicted by it. German woodcuts depict his miraculous healing and serve as reminders that even in our darkest moments there can be rays of light. Centuries later in London during 1665-1666 came another wave known as the Plague of London. Copper engravings capture scenes like burial sites at Holywell Mount where countless victims found their final resting place – a grim reminder to future generations about the horrors of this pandemic.