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Framed Print of Scenes of Witchcraft: Evening, c. 1645-1649. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
Scenes of Witchcraft: Evening, c. 1645-1649. At dusk, Rosas hags gather around a cauldron. Above their incantations soars a conjured skeleton holding an hourglass symbolizing the brevity of life. In its left hand, the demonic creature holds a capital letter A from which extends a plumb line; as ancient signs of the moon and judgment, this strange combination of symbols embodies the nocturnal judgment the witches are doling out below. Though more rare in paint, the detailed portrayal of witches at their spells enjoyed a long literary tradition. The wax effigy alludes to classical literature by Virgil and Horace that described love magic. Poets in the 1500s and 1600s continued the tradition, writing verse about witches concocting potions and performing love spells. In Rosas own poem La Strega (The Witch), the jilted Phyllis vows to take revenge on her feeble lover, listing the ingredients for her black magic: ground powders, mystic gems, snakes and owls, stinking blood.... Painting was considered mute poetry in the 1600s, and Rosa often explored the same themes in his written and painted art--a clever way to gain fame as a unique intellect. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © Heritage Art/Heritage Images
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Media ID 19641359
1615 1673 Salvator Rosa Salvator Rosa Italian
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.4cm x 19.3cm (7.6" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
