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The Dancing Plague

In 1518, hundreds of people danced uncontrollably, flailing their limbs and begging for mercy, in the streets of Strasbourg, France. It was believed that Saint Vitus triggered this mass hysteria, claiming to exorcize their demons and free them from sin. It was described that they danced on a sea of red.

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The Dancing Plague
The Dancing Plague

Illustration

The Dancing Plague

In 1518, hundreds of people danced uncontrollably, flailing their limbs and begging for mercy, in the streets of Strasbourg, France. It was believed that Saint Vitus triggered this mass hysteria, claiming to exorcize their demons and free them from... More

Work by

Daniella Sasseville

Illustrator

“Historical cases of mass hysteria are represented through surreal digital paintings, entertaining the strange deluded perspectives and influences behind them. “Phantasmagoria” brings awareness to a...” [More]