Saint Alexius intercedes before the Virgin for protection against earthquakes, Austria, 18th century, etching.

The kneeling saint holds up a prayer-sheet inscribed "Libera nos" - Free us!. In the background, an earthquake shakes down buildings resembling those on the Roman Forum. Lettering: "Der H. Alexius ein mächtiger Patron für Abwendung der Erdbeben." - Saint Alexius, a powerful patron saint for averting earthquakes.