Plague on The Stairs | Theodor Kittelsen | 1896 Size:11"x14" presented in an ornate gilt

presented in an ornate gilt foliate and berry frame

restless brushstrokes blur land

Set against a rich

The detailed rendering of the tumultuous waves and the surrounding landscape reveals Vernet's masterful command of light and atmosphere

Plague on The Stairs | Theodor Kittelsen | 1896 Size:11"x14" presented in an ornate gilt"Pesta p trappen" (Plague on the Stairs), an illustration by Theodor Kittelsen from around 1896. It depicts Pesta, the personification of the plague in Norwegian folklore, appearing as an old woman in a dark robe, peering ominously from a stairwell. This artwork captures the bleak and somber tone associated with the devastating impact of the plague. The dark tones and shadowy contrasts are hallmarks of Kittelsen's work, reflecting the fear and