La Peste chez les Philistins (Plague Among the Philistines), in an album containing Recueil de Compositions par Lagrenée Le Jeune (Collection of Compositions by Lagrenée the Younger) 1782 - 1821

"La Peste chez les Philistins" (Plague Among the Philistines), an etching by Jean Jacques Lagrenée the Younger from 1782-1821, depicts a scene of chaos and despair. The print, which is part of a collection of Lagrenée's works, illustrates the biblical story of the Philistines' punishment for stealing the Ark of the Covenant. The artist's use of light and shadow emphasizes the suffering of the afflicted, while the figures in the foreground create a sense of urgency and panic. The print serves as a stark reminder of the devastating effects of plague and the power of faith in the face of adversity.