Episode 7: Sienese hospitals turn to the rector in desperation during an outbreak of disease; Episode 8: A terrible pestilence plagues Siena; Episode 9: Saint Bernardino withdraws to hold vigil and contemplate, from "The Life of Saint Bernardino of Siena" 1610 - 1639

This etching, "Episode 7: Sienese hospitals turn to the rector in desperation during an outbreak of disease; Episode 8: A terrible pestilence plagues Siena; Episode 9: Saint Bernardino withdraws to hold vigil and contemplate," is part of a series of prints depicting the life of Saint Bernardino of Siena. Created by Bernardino Capitelli between 1610 and 1639, the work depicts a scene from a plague in Siena, where citizens and officials are seen pleading with the Saint for help. The image shows the impact of the plague on the population and reflects the importance of faith and religious figures in times of crisis. The detailed depiction of the event, including the city's architecture and the expressions on the faces of the figures, contributes to a sense of realism and historical accuracy.