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Scenes of Witchcraft: Morning, c. 1645-49 (oil on canvas)
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Scenes of Witchcraft: Morning, c. 1645-49 (oil on canvas)
XOS5879299 Scenes of Witchcraft: Morning, c.1645-49 (oil on canvas) by Rosa, Salvator (1615-73); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Rosas first scene depicts a young witch who plunges her knife into a writhing amphibian at dawn. The dark clouds of daybreak and anthropomorphic crags provide a gloomy atmosphere, while malevolent birds with piercing beaks hover around the central stabbing, focusing the viewers attention on the witchs vicious act. The only beautiful enchantress Rosa ever painted, her elegance and ability to transform men into animals evokes the goddess Circe. But Rosa wasn t interested in classical imagery; he inverted expectations by transforming Circe into an explicitly violent sorceress. Her calm expression makes the terrifying gesture of upraised human hands among the birds even more disturbing.); Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22337720
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Enchantress Evil Horror Magic Scary Sorcery Spell Transformation Witch Witchcraft Monster
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The print captures a haunting and macabre scene from the 17th century painting "Scenes of Witchcraft: Morning" by Salvator Rosa. In this eerie artwork, Rosa depicts a young witch engaged in a sinister act at dawn. With her knife plunged into a writhing amphibian, she stands amidst dark clouds and anthropomorphic crags that create an atmosphere of gloom. What sets this particular witch apart is her elegance and ability to transform men into animals, reminiscent of the mythical goddess Circe. However, Rosa deviates from classical imagery by presenting her as an explicitly violent sorceress. Despite her calm expression, the upraised human hands among malevolent birds add an unsettling element to the composition. This print showcases not only the artist's skill but also his inclination towards subverting expectations. The central focus on the witch's vicious act is intensified by the presence of piercing-beaked birds hovering around it. The overall effect is one of horror and fear. With its themes of witchcraft, sorcery, enchantment, transformation, and evil magic, this artwork delves into our fascination with darkness and supernatural forces. It serves as a reminder that even beauty can be twisted for nefarious purposes. This image invites viewers to contemplate both their attraction to such tales and their unease in confronting humanity's capacity for cruelty.
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