Two holy men lie side by side affected by the plague

Unknown artist

Drawing: two holy men lie side by side affected by the plague: in the background, the plague epidemic. Possibly Italian, 17th century Summary: The two men lie on mattresses and hold crosses. They have no haloes. In the background, the pillars of a temple or palace, bodies on the ground, and a man carrying a body on his back. Below, an empty panel, presumably for text to be engraved