De vijfde plaag van Egypte 1755 - 1779

This 18th-century print, titled "De vijfde plaag van Egypte" (The Fifth Plague of Egypt), is a detailed depiction of the biblical plague of livestock. Created by the Kaiserlich Franziskische Akademie, the artwork shows a bustling city scene with animals, both dead and alive, scattered throughout the streets. The scene evokes a sense of chaos and despair, highlighting the impact of the plague on the people and their livestock. The artwork is a testament to the power of the biblical story and its continued relevance even centuries later.