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Saul and the Witch of Endor, 1526 (oil on panel)
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Saul and the Witch of Endor, 1526 (oil on panel)
XOS1219817 Saul and the Witch of Endor, 1526 (oil on panel) by Oostsanen, Jacob Cornelisz van (1470-1533); 85.5x122.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Fearing the outcome of a battle, Saul, king of the Israelites, consulted the fortune-telling witch of Endor. On hearing that he would lose, the king threw himself on his sword. His suicide a in the middle background a is a warning against witchcraft. In the foreground is a Witchesa Sabbath: the fortune-teller sits within a chalk circle, surrounded by other witches, satyrs and imaginary figures.); Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 12716088
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Book Of Samuel Devils Endor Fortune Teller Fortune Telling Goat Magic Prediction Prophecy Prophet Saul Sorcery Spell Witch Witchcraft Witches Northern Renaissance
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This print captures the intense and dramatic scene of "Saul and the Witch of Endor" painted by Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen in 1526. The artwork, displayed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, depicts a pivotal moment from the Old Testament's Book of Samuel. In this haunting image, Saul, the troubled king of Israelites, seeks guidance from a fortune-telling witch named Endor. Fearing defeat in an upcoming battle, he desperately consults her for prophecy. However, upon hearing that his fate is sealed with impending loss, Saul succumbs to despair and throws himself on his sword. The painting serves as a cautionary tale against witchcraft as it portrays Saul's tragic end resulting from his reliance on supernatural forces. In the foreground lies a chilling depiction of a Witches' Sabbath: witches gathered within a chalk circle surrounded by satyrs and imaginary creatures. This imagery emphasizes the dark allure and dangers associated with sorcery. Van Oostsanen's mastery shines through in this Northern Renaissance piece with its intricate details and vibrant colors. The composition draws viewers into both the emotional turmoil experienced by Saul and the eerie world inhabited by witches. Through this thought-provoking artwork, we are reminded of humanity's eternal fascination with divination while also contemplating its potential consequences.
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