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Fine Art Print : Mass grave for plague victims, Holywell Mount, England, 1665
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Mass grave for plague victims, Holywell Mount, England, 1665
Burying dead bodies at Holywell Mount during the Bubonic plague, England, 1665.
Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
Media ID 5879400
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1600s 17th Century Burial Burn Cart Corpse Dead Death Disease England English Europe Grave Great Britain Health Illness Medical Medicine Public Health Sick Sickness 1665 Black Death Bubonic Plague Bury Epidemic Holy Well Infectious Disease Mass Grave Plague Quarantine Torch
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our Fine Art Print from North Wind Picture Archives, depicting a poignant moment in history: the mass burial of plague victims at Holywell Mount, England, 1665. This hauntingly beautiful hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction transports you to an era long past, offering a glimpse into the profound impact of the Bubonic plague on English society. Add this historic print to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This haunting print captures a chilling scene from the depths of history. It depicts the mass grave for plague victims at Holywell Mount in England during the devastating Bubonic plague outbreak of 1665. The hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction adds an eerie touch to this already somber image. In this traditional and historic illustration, we witness the grim reality faced by Great Britain as disease and illness swept through the nation. The torches held by figures in the foreground illuminate a macabre sight: bodies being buried en masse, their final resting place marked only by a crude cart. The bubonic plague, also known as the Black Death, was one of Europe's deadliest epidemics. Its relentless spread left communities grappling with sickness and death on an unprecedented scale. This image serves as a stark reminder of those dark times when quarantine measures were enforced to contain its infectious nature. As we gaze upon this snapshot from English history, it is impossible not to feel a sense of melancholy and reflect on our own fragile existence. It stands as a testament to both human resilience in times of crisis and the importance of public health measures that have shaped our understanding today. North Wind Picture Archives has expertly captured this pivotal moment in time, allowing us to delve into centuries-old narratives that continue to shape our world today.
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