Heilige Rochus en de pestlijders 1780 - 1851

"Heilige Rochus en de pestlijders" is a 19th-century artwork created by Joseph Hunin, a Belgian artist active during the Romantic period. The artwork depicts Saint Roch, a patron saint of plague victims, offering comfort to those afflicted by disease. Saint Roch is shown kneeling in the center of the composition, with an angel above him offering a healing touch. The dramatic scene includes the suffering of those inflicted by the plague, illustrating the saint's devotion to helping the sick. The artwork was created between 1780 and 1851, and it is a striking example of religious art from the period.