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Townspeople escaping to the countryside to avoid and outbreak of Plague. Mid-17th century (english woodcut)
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Townspeople escaping to the countryside to avoid and outbreak of Plague. Mid-17th century (english woodcut)
527306 Townspeople escaping to the countryside to avoid and outbreak of Plague. Mid-17th century (english woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38089662
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
Ailment Avoid Contagion Disease Epidemic Escaping Illness Outbreak Pandemic Plague Sick Sickness Townspeople 17th Centuries Mid 17th
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This haunting woodcut from the mid-17th century captures the desperation of townspeople fleeing to the countryside to escape an outbreak of plague. The fear and uncertainty of this time period is palpable in their hurried movements and expressions of anguish.
In the midst of a deadly epidemic, these individuals are willing to leave behind their homes and livelihoods in order to seek safety in rural areas. The stark imagery emphasizes the severity of the situation, with no room for hope or optimism.
As we look at this historical print, we are reminded of the fragility of human life and our vulnerability to disease. The concept of contagion and pandemic is not new, as evidenced by this scene from centuries ago.
The English setting adds a layer of familiarity for viewers, as we imagine ourselves in similar circumstances facing a public health crisis. Despite advances in medicine since then, outbreaks like these continue to shape our world today.
This woodcut serves as a powerful reminder that throughout history, communities have come together in times of crisis to support one another and survive against all odds.
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