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Scenes of Witchcraft: Evening, c. 1645-49 (oil on canvas)
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Scenes of Witchcraft: Evening, c. 1645-49 (oil on canvas)
XOS5879301 Scenes of Witchcraft: Evening, c. 1645-49 (oil on canvas) by Rosa, Salvator (1615-73); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Salvator Rosa
At dusk, Rosa's hags gather around a cauldron. Above their incantations soars a conjured skeleton holding an hourglass symbolizing the brevity of life.)
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This hauntingly beautiful print captures the essence of witchcraft in the 17th century, as depicted by Salvator Rosa. In "Scenes of Witchcraft: Evening," we are transported to a mysterious gathering at dusk, where hags gather around a cauldron, engaged in incantations and rituals. The atmosphere is charged with magic and mystery, as flames from braziers cast an eerie glow on their faces.
Above the witches looms a conjured skeleton holding an hourglass, symbolizing the brevity of life and adding a sense of foreboding to the scene. The colors used by Rosa create a sense of enchantment and otherworldliness, drawing us into this macabre ceremony taking place in a cave or grotto.
The women depicted exude femininity but also power and strength as they practice their craft. This painting serves as both a window into the superstitions and fears of the time period, as well as an example of Rosa's mastery in capturing emotion and drama in his work.
"Scenes of Witchcraft: Evening" is not just a piece of art; it is a portal to another world where magic reigns supreme and darkness lurks around every corner.
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