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The Witch (Night Piece), 1626 (engraving)
XOS5870977 The Witch (Night Piece), 1626 (engraving) by Velde, Jan Jansz. van de (1620-62); 39.4x51.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: This nocturnal scene depicts a bare-breasted sorceress concocting her evil brew in the company of bizarre beasts. She stands within a " magic circle" scratched into the ground, the supernaturally consecrated space for witchcraft-a likely inspiration for the circular forms of Rosas paintings. She overturns a horn into her cauldron engulfed in billowing flames; mixing with the powder are two streams of ash that spew forth from pipes held in the anus of a somersaulting demon at left. The swirling, decorative composition and the variety of grotesque creatures making knowing and silly faces at the viewer add elements of whimsy and farce to the ostensibly serious, occult subject.); © Cleveland Museum of Art
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The Witch (Night Piece), 1626
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is a captivating engraving by Jan Jansz. van de Velde that transports viewers into the mystical world of witchcraft and sorcery. In this nocturnal scene, a bare-breasted sorceress stands within a sacred "magic circle" her wicked brew simmering in a cauldron engulfed in billowing flames. The enchantress is accompanied by an array of bizarre beasts, their whimsical faces adding an element of farce to the otherwise occult subject. The intricate composition and swirling design draw the viewer deeper into the dark arts depicted in the artwork. Two streams of ash spew forth from pipes held by a somersaulting demon, mixing with the powder in the cauldron. This fantastical imagery showcases van de Velde's skill as an engraver and his ability to create nightmarish yet mesmerizing scenes. As we delve further into this 17th-century masterpiece, we are reminded of its influence on later artists such as Rosa Bonheur, who incorporated circular forms inspired by these magic circles into their own works. The black-and-white print adds to its eerie allure while capturing every intricate detail meticulously engraved by van de Velde. "The Witch (Night Piece), 1626" is housed at Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA, where it continues to captivate audiences with its supernatural charm and grotesque beauty. This print serves as a testament to both van de Velde's talent as an artist and humanity's enduring fascination with magic and the occult throughout history.
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