Occult Collection (page 18)

HUGO VOLRATH, 1923. German writer and astrologer. Photographed, 1923, second from right, with delegates at an astrological congress held at Leipzig, Germany

HOWARD THURSTON (1869-1936). American magician. Theatrical poster, c. 1920

AMERICAN MAGIC POSTER Howard Thurstons Arabian Steed Beauty : American magic poster, c1925

HARRY HOUDINI (1874-1926). American magician. Houdini (left), testifying before Senator Arthur Capper, (right) and the Senate District Committee on Spiritualism, 1925

CALENDAR, 1503. The circle of the months, surrounded by the signs of the zodiac. Woodcut from an edition of the Kalender of Shepherdes, printed at Paris in 1503

ALLEGORY OF MARS, 1482. Allegorical representation of the planet Mars. Woodcut by Bernhard Maler, from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, printed at Venice, Italy, in 1482

ALLEGORY OF SATURN, 1482. Allegorical representation of the planet Saturn. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

PLANETS AND FARMERS, 1524. The seven planets as protectors of farmers. Woodcut by V. Feil from Thannstetters Wiener Praktik, Vienna, 1524

ALLEGORY OF MARS, 1495. A personification of the planet Mars. Woodcut from Johann Winterburgers Wiener Praktik, Vienna, 1495

ARMILLARY SPHERE, 1514. Armillary sphere with zodiac. Woodcut from Georg von Peuerbachs Tabulae eclipsicum, Vienna, 1514

ARMILLARY SPHERE, 1509. Two antipodal angels holding an armillary sphere with the zodiac. Woodcut from an edition of Johannes de Sacroboscos Textus spere materialis, Leipzig, Germany, 1509

THE WORLD SOUL, 1487. Representation of the Christian concept of Anima Mundi, the World Soul, with the four elements, and Christ as Anthropos, the Primal Man. Woodcut, French, 1487

MINING, 16th CENTURY. Mining in 16th century Europe; one worker is trying his luck with a divining rod. Woodcut from a 1580 edition of Georgius Agricolas De Re Metallica

WITCH: DIPPING. A witch is punished by being dipped in the mill-stream: woodcut, English, 17th century

EGYPT: CAIRO. A snake charmer on a street in Cairo, Egypt. Stereograph, early 20th century

JOHANN KASPAR LAVATER (1741-1801). Swiss poet and mystic: aquatint, French, 19th century

BEAUTY & THE BEAST, 1891. The good fairy transforms the prince into a beast because of his wickedness. Drawing by Henry J. Ford, 1891, for Beauty and the Beast

CONSTELLAION: PEGASUS. Figuration of Pegasus (Al Feras). Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

aRONs STAFF TRANSFORMS. Aarons staff becomes a serpent, which swallows the other serpents created by Eqyptian magicians, while Moses (right) turns the waters into blood. (Exodus 7: 8-25)

WALPURGIS NIGHT on the Blocksberg, Germany. Woodcut, Leipzig, 1669

PERRAULT: SLEEPING BEAUTY. The old crone casts a spell on the baby princess. Drawing, c1891, by Henry J. Ford for the Perrault fairy tale

ARABIAN NIGHTS: HORSE. The magical flying horse (the 251st night) from the Arabian Nights. Wood engraving, German, 19th century

GRIMM: HANSEL AND GRETEL. Tumble in and slumber sweetly said the witch to Hansel and Gretel as she tucked them in. Drawing by Wanda Gag for the fairy tale by Brothers Grimm, c1936

PERRAULT: CINDERELLA, C1920. Cinderellas fairy godmother turns a pumpkin into a carriage. Pen-and-ink drawing by Arthur Rackham for the fairy tale by Perrault, c1920

WITCHES BREWING UP STORM. Woodcut from Olaus Magnus Historia de gentibus septentrionalibus, Rome, Italy, 1555

WITCHES, 1489. Witches brewing up a hailstorm. Woodcut, German, 1489

HARRY HOUDINI (1874-1926). American magician. Houdini in handcuffs and chains, at the start of one of his miraculous escapes, 27 February 1918

ALCHEMISTS, 1529. Alchemists at work in a laboratory. Title page from the Arab scholar Geber s
ALCHEMISTS, 1529. Alchemists at work in a laboratory. Title page from the Arab scholar Gebers (or Jabir) three volume philosophy of alchemy, 8th century, printed in 1529 at Strassburg, Germany

JOHN DEE (1527-1608). English mathematician and astrologer. Dee, armed with celestial sphere and mathematical glass, with his collaborator, Edward Kelley: English woodcut, c1600

VLAD III (1431-1477). Known as Vlad the Impaler. Prince of Wallachia. Dining in the midst of impaled bodies. German woodcut, 1499

THE PLANET JUPITER, 1482. An allegoric representation. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

ALCHEMIC SKY DRAGON. Alchemic sky dragon by whom the sun and the moon were swallowed and reborn every day, the symbol of the eternal nature of Materia prima

EXORCISING A DEMON. A medieval saint exorcising a demon. Woodcut

WITCHCRAFT TITLE PAGE. Title page of Compendium Maleficarum, a late 15th century European treatise on witchcraft and demonology

GYPSIES TELLING FORTUNES. Gypsies telling fortunes, and scenes of wild boar and bear hunting. Woodcut, Swiss, 1552

ASTRONOMER, 1513. Arabian astronomers scanning the heavens. Woodcut from Macrobius In Somnium Scipionis, Venice, 1513

EXORCISM. The Frankish queen, St. Radegunda, exorcising a devil. Color woodcut, 16th century

WITCHCRAFT: TITLE PAGE, 1669. Title page of a French edition of Malleus Maleficarum, a treatise on witchcraft and demonology, published in Lyons in 1669

The Ukobach, illustration from the Dictionnaire Infernal by Jacques Albin
XJF909354 The Ukobach, illustration from the Dictionnaire Infernal by Jacques Albin Simon Collin de Plancy, 1818 (engraving) by French School

Belphegor, illustration from the Dictionnaire Infernal by Jacques Albin
XJF909353 Belphegor, illustration from the Dictionnaire Infernal by Jacques Albin Simon Collin de Plancy, 1863 (engraving) by French School

Minister, Fool and Devil from Das Kloster vol. 10, 1845-1849 (engraving)
XJF909350 Minister, Fool and Devil from Das Kloster vol. 10, 1845-1849 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: a collection of magical and occult texts)

Awful Invocation of a Spirit, illustration to The Necromancer
XTD75525 " Awful Invocation of a Spirit", illustration to The Necromancer, engraved by George Russell, pub. by William Charlton Wright (mezzotint) by Fussel

Edward Kelly (b. 1555) a magician, and his partner the mathematician and astrologer
XTD68836 Edward Kelly (b.1555) a magician, and his partner the mathematician and astrologer, John Dee (1527-1608) raising a ghost (hand-coloured engraving) by English School

The correspondence between the human and the universe, from Robert Fludds Utriusque
XJF447345 The correspondence between the human and the universe, from Robert Fludds Utriusque Cosmi Historia, 1617-19 (engraving) by English School

Vitruvian figure, from Utriusque Cosmi Historia by Robert Fludd, published in 1617
XJF447337 Vitruvian figure, from Utriusque Cosmi Historia by Robert Fludd, published in 1617 (engraving) by English School

The day and night of the Microcosm, from Robert Fludds Utriusque Cosmi Historia
XJF447342 The day and night of the Microcosm, from Robert Fludds Utriusque Cosmi Historia, 1617-19 (engraving) by English School

The science of casting horoscopes, from Utriusque Cosmi Historia by Robert Fludd
XJF447338 The science of casting horoscopes, from Utriusque Cosmi Historia by Robert Fludd, edition published in 1618 (engraving) by English School

Legend of the priest and people changed into were-wolves, from A Short History
KW392500 Legend of the priest and people changed into were-wolves, from A Short History of the English People by J. R. Green, published 1893 (litho) by English School

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"Unveiling the Mysteries: Exploring the Occult Through Art and History" Step into a world where reality blurs with imagination, as Salvador Dali's surreal creations captivate our senses. In Philippe Halsman's photograph, Dali is surrounded by enigmatic objects, including cats and water caught in motion - a glimpse into the occult realm that inspired his artistry. Delve deeper into the esoteric knowledge of ancient mystics with the Cabbala Tree of Life. This mystical symbol represents the interconnectedness of all things, guiding seekers on their spiritual journey through its intricate branches. Georges de La Tour's masterpiece "The Fortune Teller" transports us to 17th-century France, where divination and fortune-telling were intertwined with everyday life. The mysterious woman gazes intently at her client, revealing secrets hidden within tarot cards or crystal balls. Travel to Israel and marvel at the Zodiac mosaic adorning Beit Alpha Synagogue. Crafted in the 6th century, this mesmerizing artwork depicts celestial bodies aligned with astrological signs - an ancient belief system connecting human fate to cosmic forces. Francisco Goya takes us further down this bewitching path with his haunting painting "Witches Sabbath. " Dark rituals unfold before our eyes as witches gather under moonlit skies, evoking both fascination and fear for centuries to come. Unlocking hidden wisdom lies within symbols such as Solomon's Hexagram or Sir Isaac Newton's pursuit of alchemy. These great minds sought answers beyond conventional understanding, delving into realms often dismissed by skeptics but revered by those seeking enlightenment. Alice Boughton captures ethereal beauty in her photogravure "Dawn, " reminding us that light emerges from darkness just as knowledge arises from mystery. Similarly intriguing is Henri Robin's spirit photograph from 1863 - an illusionist conjuring spectral apparitions through double exposure photography. From literature comes one of the most iconic witches of all time.