Plague Victims of Rome (Les pestiferes de Rome) 

"Plague Victims of Rome (Les pestiferes de Rome)" is a powerful etching by Alphonse Legros, a renowned artist of the 19th century. The artwork depicts a somber scene of plague-stricken individuals in Rome, with a group of priests, led by a cardinal, offering spiritual solace to the afflicted. The stark realism of the etching, capturing the suffering and desperation of the victims, is characteristic of Legros's style, which often explored themes of social injustice and human misery. The etching's stark black and white lines and the use of strong contrasts effectively convey the gravity of the situation, highlighting the stark realities of the plague's impact on the people of Rome. "Plague Victims of Rome" is a compelling example of Legros's artistic mastery in conveying both the human condition and the darker aspects of history through powerful imagery.