This panoramic scene of a plague, depicts the devastation of the novel corona virus. The dead and dying are surrounded by figures kneeling in prayer, crying out in anguish, or awestruck with horror while others armoured with toilet paper, face masks and hand sanitizer, confidently believe they are immune. As of today 24-3-2020 there are 360.000 confirmed cases of infections and over 17.000 deads worldwide. Only a complete global lockdown can save us from ourselves. Original Painting by Michael Sweerts ca. 1652-54.