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PLAGUE OF LONDON, 1665. Burying the dead in mass graves. Engraving from a contemporary English broadside reporting on the Great Plague of London, 1665
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PLAGUE OF LONDON, 1665. Burying the dead in mass graves. Engraving from a contemporary English broadside reporting on the Great Plague of London, 1665
PLAGUE OF LONDON, 1665.
Burying the dead in mass graves. Engraving from a contemporary English broadside reporting on the Great Plague of London, 1665
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1665 1666 Broadside Bubonic Plague Burial Bury Cart Dead Death Disease Epidemic Grave Great Plague Load Mass Medicine Plague
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This haunting print captures the grim reality of the Great Plague of London in 1665. The engraving, taken from a contemporary English broadside, depicts the desperate measures taken to bury the dead during this devastating epidemic. Mass graves were dug to accommodate the overwhelming number of casualties, as countless lives were lost to the bubonic plague. In this image, we see men laboring tirelessly to load carts with bodies for burial. Their faces are etched with exhaustion and sorrow, reflecting the immense weight they carry both physically and emotionally. The scene is one of somberness and despair, as England grappled with an unprecedented crisis that would forever shape its history. The Great Plague was a dark chapter in London's past, leaving behind a trail of death and destruction. It serves as a reminder of humanity's vulnerability in the face of disease and our constant battle against it throughout history. This print from Granger Art on Demand allows us to bear witness to this tragic period in time. It stands as a testament not only to the power of art but also to our collective resilience in times of adversity. May it serve as a solemn reminder that even amidst great suffering, there is always hope for healing and renewal.
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