The Plague at Athens

Nicolas Poussin

by Nicolas Poussin
published on 25 August 2016

The Plague at Athens' by Nicolas Poussin depicting the infamous plague which struck ancient Athens in 430-427 BCE. (Gallery of Sir Frederick Cook, Richmond, UK)

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