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Flagellants or Brothers of the Cross in Netherlands town of Doornik 1349 scourging
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Flagellants or Brothers of the Cross in Netherlands town of Doornik 1349 scourging
Flagellants or Brothers of the Cross in Netherlands town of Doornik 1349 scourging themselves as they walk through streets in order to free world from Black Death (Bubonic Plague). Chromolithograph after Chronica Aegidii Li Muisius
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Black Brothers Bubonic Christian Chromolithograph Cross Death Epidemic Free Medicine Netherlands Order Plague Streets Town Walk World 1349 Doornik Fanatic Flagellants Scourging
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This chromolithograph captures a haunting scene from the Netherlands town of Doornik in 1349. In the midst of an unforgiving epidemic, known as the Black Death or Bubonic Plague, a group of devoted individuals called Flagellants or Brothers of the Cross took to the streets in an extraordinary act of faith and desperation. With their bodies adorned in black robes, these flagellants embarked on a solemn procession through the town. As they walked, they scourged themselves with whips and chains, believing that this extreme self-inflicted punishment would cleanse them and free the world from this devastating plague. The image portrays both devotion and fanaticism intertwined within religious practices during times of crisis. The flagellants' commitment to their cause is palpable as they march through deserted streets, determined to offer themselves as sacrifices for salvation. This historical print serves as a reminder not only of humanity's struggle against disease but also our unwavering faith in divine intervention. It sheds light on how religion played a significant role during epidemics when medicine was limited or ineffective. Through this powerful visual representation captured by Chronica Aegidii Li Muisius, we are transported back to a time where fear gripped communities worldwide. It stands as a testament to human resilience and our relentless pursuit for hope amidst darkness—a poignant reflection on one chapter in history that forever altered societies across continents.
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