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JackyGilbertson ā The Black Death: Plague Doctor
Published: 2009-03-06 20:48:15 +0000 UTC; Views: 53469; Favourites: 586; Downloads: 54758
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For a school project; essentially information illustration. Had to illustrate several images and put together an informative package on a subject of my choice. As per usual, I chose something less than pleasent... the Black Death.Walk softly and carry a big stick... to poke dying people with. Ah, plague doctors. An enduring relic of misunderstood pathology and treatments.
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Hello. I would like to use this image you have created for my profile picture. Am I allowed to use it? I will put a link to your deviantart on my channel and Steam page. I love the art work and I find that it suits my character well. Thank you for reading this comment.
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Bubonic Plague isn't a airborne virus however, their robes would have somewhat protected them from being bitten by fleas.
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This is very well done
It's good to know that I'm not the only one that is fascinated by the plague doctors
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That is scary, did doctors really dress like that? And why a bird mask? You've peaked my interest. 
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They were doctors during the time of the Black Plague. They'd collect the bodies of those who died. They'd fill the beak of the mask with scented rags so they didn't have to smell the rotting corpses. The black robes and coverings was out of respect for the dead. Same reason you wear black at a funeral. It was also to keep them "pure" from sin and evil. Funny thing is, is that because they covered themselves like that and wore the herb filled masks they didn't catch the plague. Anyway if a town was wiped out by the plague these guys would go there and collect the bodies. Hope I helped!
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Not only scented rags, but herbs and lilac. They weren't always corpse collectors, they also used these outfits in other ways during the black plague. They used this related outfit to kill rats, attend to the sick (Doctor), some of them in Italy during the plague were also responsible for travel related purposes (Gondolas, carriages, horseback, etc.) beyond that, all of what you're saying is 100% true.
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Glad to meet someone who finds interest into someone who existed back then, who was actually a great cause.
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UĀ did thanks! ^^
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I need to suggest this as daily deviation. It's so marvelous
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i based a drawing for this for my album cover and a project you alright with that?[link]
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Dude! My best friend and I have to make a documentary for, "National History Day" and we came across this photo. I flipped out when I saw it! She and I were just randomly flipping through photos on google and then I almost clawed her off her own laptop to get a better look at the photo! I absolutely love love LOVE it!
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I like the texture of the image. It gives the image a very grim, plague-like feel.
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Ah, Roosevelt.
At least we can actually see eyes...O___O -Scared shitless- ...I'll run away now.
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This is probably one of the creepiest plague doctors...awesome!!
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I had a hamster named the Black Death in the fourth grade. It was awesome. XDD I luv teh Plaque
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I'm doing a school project as well, and I was wondering if I could use your picture as a cover =o
Would you mind then if I also posted the final results on Deviantart? I would give you credit for the picture of course.
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Well, misunderstood treatments? I'd say the opposite--if there is no cure, all you can do is wear black clothing, and go plague zombie-bashing.
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I really like the style of these horror ones!
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Just finished reading "The Great Mortality" by John Kelly. An excellent book about the Black Death, I suggest it to anyone. Also, this painting is alive with superstition, and I love it.
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verry beautifull colours, but he looks so creepy. that,s cool
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Your image has been featured here:
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Feel free to visit, but there is no obligation
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Thank you!
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Glad you think so! XD
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The eyes immediately catch your attention
Awesome drawing
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I find the variation of colors to be very expressive--that is to say, the red face under the ivory mask is striking, even if faces aren't usually red in the real world. It left an impression on me.
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Thanks! And the red is actually because the Plague Doctors used to insert pieces of red glass in the eye holes of their masks to ward off evil. But I'm glad its both accurate and striking.
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Wow. I learned something new today. lol
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Wow... Great choice for the colors, and you expanded the idea of the texture to make the eyes stick out more. Good job!
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I love the texture and the way the eyes stick out. Very nice!
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wow, great texture and colour, it suits the subject prefectly.
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