An angel with a sword descends on a town, bringing the plague. Etching by S. Bourdon.

[Paris?] (au Fauxbourg St. Anthoine proche la halle) : Se vend chez l'autheur

1 print : etching ; image 41.5 x 58.2 cm

V. Ægros curare. 2. Sam. 17. ... Sebastianus Bourdon Monpeliensis in regiâ picturœ et sculpturœ acadœmiâ rector pinxit, sculpsit, dicauitq ... Lettering continues with a dedication to "Joan. Bapt. Colbert, Marchioni de Seignelay"

This print is one of seven showing the 'Works of Mercy'

Wellcome Collection 10120i