Plague on The Stairs | Theodor Kittelsen | 1896 Size:11"x14" Warm light filtering through the

Warm light filtering through the stained-glass window creates an atmosphere of quiet contemplation and timeless wonder

Set against a rich

5 cm x 40

just before sunrise

stands out as a beacon of light and hope in a somber environment

Plague on The Stairs | Theodor Kittelsen | 1896 Size:11"x14" Warm light filtering through the"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