Pesten ombord på Briggen Espirito Santo 1840

"Pesten ombord på Briggen Espirito Santo" (Plague on board the Brig Espirito Santo) is an anonymous 1840 woodcut depicting a scene of chaos and fear aboard a ship. The detailed illustration captures the grim realities of a plague outbreak, with individuals battling for survival as the disease spreads. The composition focuses on a group of men, some attempting to assist a dying man while others grapple with a boat. The graphic nature of the artwork provides a stark reminder of the devastating impact of disease in the past, a theme relevant even in the present day.