I ran into some trouble trying to find primary sources. I quickly realized after scouring Artstor that the vast majority of painted art depicting the Bubonic Plague in Europe was not created until the 15th Century. This lag in time between the Plague and its depiction (in Europe) is something I will take into consideration… Read more

The Bubonic Plague played a crucial role in life during the Fourteenth Century. One could make the argument that the death and suffering caused by the epidemic became mainstream culture, especially in Europe. As with many mainstream phenomena, the Plague heavily influenced the arts and humanities from this time period. There is a plethora of… Read more