Occult Collection (#19)

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

Edward Kelly, engraved by Richard Cooper (engraving)
XJF373293 Edward Kelly, engraved by Richard Cooper (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Kelley (1555-97) also known as Edward Talbot

The Empress Josephine reveals the prophesy made to her by Marie Anne Adelaide Le
XJF323073 The Empress Josephine reveals the prophesy made to her by Marie Anne Adelaide Le Normand at the time of her divorce from Napoleon I in 1809, 1821 (litho) by Ribault

Paracelsus Theophrastus, illustration from Varia: Readings From Rare Books by J
KW285460 Paracelsus Theophrastus, illustration from Varia: Readings From Rare Books by J.Hain Friswell published 1866 (engraving) by Cooper, J

Book of Spirits (engraving)
XCF271086 Book of Spirits (engraving) by Barrett, Francis (fl. 1800) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Witch (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF271085 Witch (engraving) (b/w photo) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Witchcraft, 1871 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF271082 Witchcraft, 1871 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Hand of Glory (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF250700 The Hand of Glory (litho) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: secrets merveilleux de la magie naturelle at cabalistique du Petit Albert; the right or left hand of)

Self-Immolation, 1884 (oil on canvas)
BAL167465 Self-Immolation, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Mjasoedov, Grigori Grigorievich (1835-1911); 139x283.8 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Palmistry (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF130604 Palmistry (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Palm Reading (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF130600 Palm Reading (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Fantastic Vision (Asmodeus) 1821-23 (oil on gesso transferred to linen) (detail of 73591)
BAL12908 Fantastic Vision (Asmodeus) 1821-23 (oil on gesso transferred to linen) (detail of 73591) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Prado, Madrid

POMPEII: TEMPLE OF FORTUNE. Ruins of the temple of Fortune (Tempio della Fortuna) at Pompeii. Photographed, c1890

INDIA: SUFI MYSTIC. A Sufi mystic of Mughal India. Mughal miniature painting

FRANCE: EXORCISM, c1400. A demon flies from the mouth of its victim during an exorcism. Detail from a French miniature, early 15th century

JAPAN: FOREIGNER, c1861. Foreigners representing five different countries are entertained by a magician in a Yokohama geisha house. Woodblock print, c1861

THAI ILLUSTRATION. Marital fate when governed by unlike astrological signs. Thai folding-book illustration, 19th century

NAVAL BATTLE, 14th CENTURY. Line engraving after an illumination from a 14th century manuscript depicting a naval battle, probably an episode in the Battle of Sluys, 1340

MELANCHOLIA, 1584. The beginning of a chapter on melancholia in old women from Reginald Scots The Discoverie of Witchcraft, 1584

ASTROLOGY BOOK, 1511. Woodcut from an edition of Johannes Lichtenbergers astrology text Pronosticatio, Venice, 1511

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

SATAN & SORCERER, 1626. Satan applying his claw mark to an apprentice sorcerer. Color woodcut, Italian, 1626

SAINT RADEGONDE. Queen of France. Saint Radegonde exorcising a devil. Woodcut after a drawiong by Hans Burgkmair (1473-1531)

ENGLAND: WITCHES, 1589. Three English witches (Joan Prentice, Joan Cony, Joan Upney) hanging. Woodcut from a contemporary pamphlet on the third Chelmsford witch trial of 1589

PISTIS SOPHIA, 5th CENTURY. A page of Pistis Sophia, a treatise expounding the doctrines of the Gnostic teacher Valentinus

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

DEVIL AND WITCH, 1555. The Devil carrying away a witch. Woodcut from Olaus Magnus Historia de gentibus septentrionalibius, 1555

ENGLAND: WITCH, 1591. The English witch, Agnes Sampson, and her coven raising a storm against the Kings ship. Contemporary woodcut, 1591

DEVIL AND WITCH, 1489. A devil seduces a witch. Woodcut from Ulrich Molitors De Laniis et phitonicis mulierbus, Constance, Germany, 1489

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

WHEEL OF FORTUNE. Woodcut, 1534, by Georg Pencz

HERMIT, 1430. Symbol of Prudence. Tarot card from Italian deck printed in Milan, Italy, c1430

I CHING: KUA. The eight Kua, trigrams from the I Ching (Book of Changes) surrounding the elemental forces Yin and Yang

MENNONITES: HEX SIGN. Mermaid, symbolizing prophecy, from an American Mennonite hex sign

ALCHEMY: ETHER. Deriving ether, the fifth element, through alchemical means. Illustration from Sapientia veterum philosophorum sive doctrina eorundem de summa et universali medicina, 18th century

WHEEL OF FORTUNE. An astrological representation of the Wheel of Fortune, depicting Mars in the highest position, but with the sun, Venus, and Mercury on the rise. German woodcut, 1490

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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.