Witches' Sabbath [El Aquelarre] (1798) 
Painting by Francisco Goya (Spanish, 1746-1828)

Witches' Sabbath shows the Devil in the form of a garlanded goat, surrounded by a coven of disfigured, young and aging, witches in a moonlit barren landscape. The goat possesses large horns and is crowned by a wreath of oak leaves. On the right, an old crone can be seen holding an extremely starved looking, but apparently still living, infant in her hands, while a younger witch to her right does the same with a healthier looking child, implying they will follow the same fate. The Devil seems to be acting as a sort of priest at an initiation ceremony for the children, although popular superstition at the time believed the Devil often fed on children and human fetuses. The dead body of an infant can be seen discarded to the left, whereas the legs of another can be seen held down with force to the ground by a presumably younger witch in the center foreground. More witches, young and old, can be seen in the background, as well as three dead infants, apparently manacled, hanging from the neck on a stake to the left in the distance.

Typical of the imagery of witchcraft, many of the symbols used are inverted. The goat extends his left rather than right hoof toward the child, while the quarter moon faces out of the the top left corner. In the middle high-ground, a number of bats can be seen flying overhead, their flocking motion echoing the curve of the crescent moon.

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The Lady of Shalott (1888)
Painting by John William Waterhouse (English, 1849-1917)

The Lady of Shalott is a poem by Alfred Tennyson, written 50 years before Waterhouse painted this picture. The Lady of Shalott is cursed and forced to stay in a tower. She is only allowed to look at the world through a reflection in the mirror. One day, she sees a knight, Sir Lancelot, and falls in love with him. She ignores the curse and leaves the tower to find him, which results in her death. Lady of Shalott’s story can be read as a warning about female desire. Victorian society had strict rules and expectations for women that defined ‘acceptable’ behavior.

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Medusa (1900)
by Wilhelm Kotarbiński (a.k.a. Vasily Alexandrovich Kotarbiński)
Polish, 1849-1921 

Wilhelm Kotarbiński was a Polish symbolist painter who spent most of his life in the Russian Empire. He was educated in Italy and moved to Kyiv early in his career. He is associated with the Art Nouveau movement. 

The painting “Medusa” is a captivating work that delves into the rich tapestry of Greek mythology. Medusa, one of the three Gorgon sisters, was often depicted as a monstrous figure with snakes for hair, whose gaze could turn onlookers to stone. 

Symbolist artists aimed to capture the essence of subjects through metaphor and emotion, often exploring themes of love, fear, and the subconscious. In the case of Medusa, the artwork might explore the duality of her nature—both monstrous and wronged, a victim and a villain. The painting could emphasize the tragic elements of Medusa’s story, highlighting her transformation from a beautiful maiden to a creature of horror, which is a common theme in interpretations of her myth.

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The Truth Lies in Old Books (1910)
by Marian Wawrzeniecki
Polish, 1863-1943

Marian Wawrzeniecki was a Polish archaeologist, ethnographer, painter, draughtsman, and art historian from Warsaw, Poland. Wawrzeniecki’s paintings are known for their evocative imagery and often feature mystical and allegorical subjects.

The painting The Truth Lies in Old Books is a striking work that depicts a woman’s fleshy body with a skull for a head, collapsed upon an open book and gripping a bloody root. The painting’s title suggests a commentary on the search for knowledge and truth through literature and the written word, with the visual elements adding a layer of depth to this interpretation. It reflects the symbolism movement, which often explored themes of life, death, and the human condition through allegorical and sometimes macabre imagery.

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Kriemhild (1924)
Promotional photo of Margarete Schön
by Universum Film (UFA) 

“Die Nibelungen: Kriemhild’s Revenge” is a silent film directed by Fritz Lang, released in 1924. It is the second part of Lang’s two-part series, the first being “Die Nibelungen: Siegfried.” It is considered one of the greatest artistic and technical achievements of the German silent cinema era. Lang’s adaptation of the epic poem “The Song of the Nibelungs” was a monumental task that showcased the capabilities of early cinema.

In the film “Die Nibelungen: Kriemhild’s Revenge,” Kriemhild’s character is portrayed by Margarete Schön as a figure of remorseless and implacable determination, seeking revenge for the murder of her husband, Siegfried. Her costume design plays a significant role in conveying this transformation from a grieving widow to a vengeful queen.

The costume obscures much of her, leaving her face, and particularly her eyes, to express the depth of Kriemhild’s emotions. This design choice emphasizes her intense gaze, which conveys her inner turmoil and unyielding resolve. The costume likely includes elements that are both regal and somber, reflecting her royal status and her dark purpose.

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Geraint and Enid Ride Away (1868)
by Gustave Doré (French, 1832-1883)

This picture illustrates the lines from Tennyson's "Enid" idyll (later "Geraint and Enid")

Mounted, and reached a hand, and on his foot
She set her own and climbed; he turned his face
And kissed her climbing, and she cast her arms
About him, and at once they rode away.

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Chauve-Souris D'Egypte [Bats of Egypt] (1809)
by Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire (French, 1772-1844)

The French campaign in Egypt and Syria was Napoleon's Bonaparte's invasion of Ottoman territories in the name of protecting French trade interests. An unusual aspect of the expedition was the inclusion of many scientists and scholars. 

This print is the first plate from the Histoire Naturelle volumes of the books containing the various animals, plants, and rocks that French scholars discovered during the Egyptian campaign. This plate depicts three species of bats: the Bare-Bellied Tomb Bat, the Hollow-Faced Bat, and the Common Pipistrelle Bat. 

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Kaloma (1914)
Photograph by Pastime Novelty Co. of New York

An iconic American photograph, at once time purported to have been of Josephine Sarah "Sadie" Marcus Earp, wife of Wyatt Earp. It is associated with Wyatt Earp, mainly because it appeared on the cover of a book called I Married Wyatt Earp.

However, this is unlikely to be her. According to antiques appraiser C. Wesley Cowan, The Pastime Novelty Company in New York City specialized in suggestive pictures and hired models as they could find them. Could Sadie have been one of them? Not likely. She was born in 1861. This photo was taken in 1914, meaning that she would have been 53 years old.

By the 1960s, Kaloma was revived as a risqué and nostalgic image, appearing in many hippie publications and concert poster art.

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Plate XV from British Butterflies, Figures and Descriptions of Every Native Species
by William Stephen Coleman (1897)

This beautiful illustration from the rare Victorian book British Butterflies depicts six common butterfly species native to England: Scarce Swallow-tail, Apollo, Arran Brown, Weaver's Fritillary, Purple-edged Copper, and Tailed-Blue. William Stephen Coleman (1829-1904) was an English painter and illustrator.  

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The Four Horsemen, from The Apocalypse (1498)
Engraving by Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528)

In 1498 Dürer published a book illustrating the Revelation of John or the Apocalypse of John, the last book of the New Testament. The images were unique in their large scale, breadth of concept, and unity of design. The first book to be both published and illustrated by the artist, it comprised a title page and 15 full-sheet woodcuts featuring text on the verso of all the sheets except the last one. Often visible through the paper, the text mars the image on the recto of the sheet. The finest impressions were most often printed without text, like this one of The Four Horsemen. Here, Dürer suggested the vigorous momentum of the horsemen through the windblown clothing of the riders, the windswept clouds, and the figures trampled beneath the hooves of the approaching horses.

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Scops Owl in Flight, Cherry Blossoms and Full Moon (1926)
by Ohara Koson
Japanese, 1877-1945 

Ohara Koson, also known as Ohara Shōson and Ohara Hōson, was a Japanese painter and printmaker, particularly renowned for his kachō-e (bird-and-flower) woodblock prints. Koson’s work was part of the shin-hanga (“new prints”) movement, which revitalized traditional ukiyo-e art by integrating Western elements. He produced a prolific number of prints, many of which were exported to the United States, contributing to his international acclaim.

“Scops Owl in Flight, Cherry Blossoms and Full Moon,” created in 1926, is a quintessential example of Koson’s mastery in capturing the beauty of nature. The woodblock print features a scops owl in mid-flight against a backdrop of cherry blossoms and a full moon, encapsulating the transient beauty of spring and the serene elegance of the nocturnal bird. The owl’s detailed feathers and the delicate petals of the cherry blossoms are set against the muted colors of the night sky, creating a harmonious and dynamic composition. This work reflects the Japanese appreciation of nature’s fleeting moments, a theme often explored in Koson’s art.

The print is celebrated for its fine detail and the interplay of light and shadow, showcasing Koson’s skill in the traditional Japanese woodblock printing technique. “Scops Owl in Flight, Cherry Blossoms and Full Moon” remains a beloved piece for its poetic depiction of nature and its embodiment of the shin-hanga style.

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"L’Atlantide" (1924)
by Almery Lobel-Riche
French, 1877-1950

Almery Lobel-Riche, born Alméric Joseph Riche, was a French painter, engraver, and illustrator renowned for his depictions of the female form and the elite society of the Belle Époque. His work “Études de Filles [L’Atlantide]” showcases his skill in etching, a medium he frequently employed to capture the sensuality and elegance of his subjects.

The series “Études de Filles” is noted for its intricate detail and the delicate interplay of light and shadow, which Lobel-Riche masterfully used to highlight the grace and poise of the female figures. The title “L’Atlantide” suggests a mythical or lost world, possibly alluding to the lost city of Atlantis, which could be a metaphor for the ephemeral nature of beauty and youth that the artist often explored in his work.

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Circe (1888)
by Louis Chalon (French, 1866-1940)

Louis Chalon was a French artist who began his career as an illustrator and was known for his classically inspired paintings, illustrations for books, and decorative objects. Chalon’s works often featured mythological and allegorical subjects.

His painting “Circe” stands as a testament to his skill in capturing the allure and mystique of mythological figures. Chalon’s depiction is noted for its exotic elements, combining various cultural motifs to create a setting that reflects Circe’s otherworldly nature. The painting frames Circe with a radiant sun behind her, alluding to her divine parentage as the daughter of the sun god Helios.

The legend of Circe is rich and complex. She is known as a minor goddess or enchantress in Greek mythology, often associated with magic and transformation. Circe’s most famous myth involves her encounter with Odysseus in Homer’s “Odyssey,” where she turns his men into pigs with a potion. Odysseus, protected by an herb from Hermes, confronts and overcomes Circe, who then helps him on his journey home.

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1927 Solar Eclipse Photograph (1927)
by Sir Frank Dyson, Royal Astronomer
Royal Observatory, Greenwich, UK

June 1927 saw Britain in the grip of eclipse fever. A total eclipse of the sun, the first to be visible in Britain for more than 200 years, was predicted for 29 June. The path of totality ran across North Wales and Central England, from Criccieth in North Wales to Hartlepool on the east coast. 

This photograph, taken by Royal Astronomer Sir Frank Dyson of the eclipse, is an excellent example of early astronomy photography and makes a great minimalist wall art piece.

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The Comparative Osteology (1821-1838)
from Die vergleichende Osteologie [The Comparative Osteology]
collected by Christian Heinrich Pander & illustrated by Eduard d'Alton

Eduard d'Alton was a professor of art history at the Prussian Academy of Arts at the University of Bonn. Christian Heinrich Pander was a Baltic German biologist who lived in Latvia and was a member of the Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences, where he was most well known for his groundbreaking studies of trilobites. Their collaboration resulted in Die vergleichende Osteologie [The Comparative Osteology], an extraordinary illustrated guide to animal bones. 

The diverse range of animals includes everything from large fauna such as elephants, rhinos, and hippopotamuses, to more familiar creatures such as porcupines and red squirrels. The collection even includes a depiction of the extinct giant ground sloth. 

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The Unicorn is in Captivity and No Longer Dead (1495-1505)
Woven in South Netherlands by unknown artisans

The Unicorn Tapestries, particularly “The Unicorn is in Captivity and No Longer Dead,” are rich in symbolism and steeped in historical context. Created in the South Netherlands around 1495–1505, these tapestries are thought to have been designed in Paris and depict a hunt for the unicorn through an idyllic French landscape.

Historically, the tapestries reflect the late medieval era’s fascination with allegorical and narrative art. The “millefleurs” background style, featuring a variety of small botanical elements, was popular during this period and is prominently featured in the tapestries. The enclosed garden, or “Hortus conclusus,” where the hunt takes place, is not only a representation of a secular, physical garden but also connects with the Annunciation.

The tapestries have sparked scholarly debate regarding their meaning, with some suggesting they were commissioned to celebrate a marriage, as medieval poets often linked the taming of the unicorn to themes of love and devotion, enriching the tapestries’ narrative with layers of both secular and religious significance.

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Kraft und List [Power and Cunning], (1880)
Josef Arpád Koppay (Hungary, 1859-1927)

Baron József Árpád Koppay von Drétoma was an Austro-Hungarian portrait painter. This work, Kraft und List depicts a lion (strength) with a chain around its neck. Leaning against it is a dark-eyed, winged woman (cunning). Presumably she holds the other end of the lion's chain. Interestingly, this drawing is a variation of one of his earlier works, The Strong and the Weak. In the original painting, there was no cemetery, and the woman did not have wings. 

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The German Tango (Lady Dances with Death) (1916)
by Louis Raemaekers (Netherlands, 1869-1956)

Death is a pitiless partner: when called to the dance, it claims eternal possession. This is a merciless verdict of the symbolic cartoon “German Tango” by the Dutch painter Louis Raemaekers. The painter delivered about 1,000 works on World War I and is one of the most prominent cartoonists of this war who largely contributed to the anti-German war propaganda. 

Louis Raemaekers’ The German Tango is a grim wartime illustration that captures the folly of Europe’s ruling class during World War I. A crowned woman, representing aristocratic Europe, appears entranced as she dances with a skeletal figure. Her posture suggests surrender or denial, emphasizing the seductive pull of power and the blindness to looming catastrophe.

The skeleton, symbolizing death and German militarism, clutches his partner in an eerie waltz that speaks to Raemaekers’ biting criticism. Through sharp visual metaphor, he condemns the elites for their complacency and romanticized diplomacy while war devastated the continent. This piece is a haunting indictment of leadership lost in performance while destruction danced ever closer.

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Human Fragility [L'Umana Fragilità] (1656)
by Salvator Rosa (Italy, 1615-1673)

 Human Fragility was painted during a time of great pestilence. The artist himself had lost many close relatives to disease, including his son, brother, and sister. The painting depicts the artist's mistress, Lucrezia, and their son. The Angel of Death is clenching the young boy's wrist and compelling him to write, "Conceptio Culpa, Nasci Pena, Labor Vita, Necesse Mori", meaning "Conception is a sin, Birth is pain, Life is toil, Death a necessity." The background of the image contains many foreboding objects and memento mori. 

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Boreas (1903)
by John William Waterhouse (England, 1849-1917)

“Boreas” by John William Waterhouse is a captivating oil on canvas painting that was created in 1903. It is named after the Greek god of the north wind and features a young girl being swept by a strong wind, her draperies in slate and blue hues billowing around her. The painting is set against a spring landscape, adorned with pink blossoms and yellow daffodils, which adds to the theme of femininity and nature that is prevalent in Waterhouse’s work.

Waterhouse’s use of symbolism is evident in “Boreas”. The swirling clouds in the background represent the chaos and unpredictability of the winds, while the girl’s poised yet dynamic stance suggests resilience in the face of nature’s forces.

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Still Life with a Skull and a Writing Quill (1628)
by Pieter Claesz (Belgium, 1597-1661)

In this still life, close observation and realistic detail operate in tension with explicit symbolism. The toppled glass, gap-toothed skull, and guttering wick of an oil lamp all serve as stark symbols of life’s brevity. Working with a limited palette of grays and browns, Claesz carefully describes the surfaces of these unsettling objects. By arranging them on a pitted stone ledge, the artist connects the picture’s space to our own, making the message all the more compelling.

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"La Vie De L'Abeille" [The Life of the Bee] 

This beautiful antique French educational poster depicts the life cycle of the honeybee. 

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Death of a Crow (2020)
by Unknown Artist

The crow is often associated with mystery or intelligence in various cultures. The overall composition of the image, with the detailed bird and the ornate background, suggests themes of transformation, the unknown, and the crossing between life and death.

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The Satyr Family (1505)
Engraving by Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528)

Dürer’s interest in mythological imagery stemmed from his familiarity with the Italian Renaissance. In this ambiguous engraving, Dürer depicted a satyr - a hybrid woodland creature typically associated with debauchery - in the role of father and family man. Instead of carousing in the forest, he plays music to his newborn child. Dürer’s play on the mother and child theme and the satyr’s unconventional fatherly behavior draws attention to a primal and simplified way of life. 

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Skeletons, also known as Allegory of Death and Fame (1518)
by Agostino Veneziano (Italian, 1490-1540)

Although for centuries scholars have attempted to understand the allegorical meaning of this print, 16th-century artist and author Giorgio Vasari described it simply as “an anatomy of desiccated bodies and of bones of the dead.” A central figure of winged Death stands over an interred skeleton, surrounded by a variety of skeletal and living human figures who appear to debate the fate of the soul. At far left is a “marasmic” man, a type of sun-dried body used by anatomists to study the muscles without removing the skin. Rosso Fiorentino, who designed the composition of this print to be engraved by Agostino Veneziano, was a Florentine contemporary of Michelangelo who planned a book on anatomy that was never published.

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Bellona Leading the Armies of the Emperor against the Turks (1600)
by Jan Muller (Dutch, 1571-1628)

The central, striding figure, Bellona (the Roman goddess of war), is said to be either the sister or the wife of Mars, god of war. The double-headed eagle of the Hapsburgs appears on the flag behind her. Born in Amsterdam, Jan Muller probably learned engraving from his father, Harman Muller, a printmaker and publisher. He traveled to Italy in the 1590s and presumably stopped in Prague along the way. There he made prints based on designs by artists employed at the Hapsburg court, including Bartholomeaus Spranger (1546–1611).

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The Witch (Night Piece) (1626)
by Jan van de Velde (Dutch, 1620-1662)

Step into a world of dark enchantment with "The Witch (Night Piece)" Matte Poster. This mesmerizing piece captures a nocturnal scene where a sorceress concocts her evil brew amidst a company of bizarre beasts. She stands within a "magic circle" etched into the ground—a supernaturally consecrated space for witchcraft.

The sorceress overturns a horn into her cauldron, which is engulfed in billowing flames. Mixing with the powder are two streams of ash that spew forth from pipes held by a somersaulting demon on the left. The swirling, decorative composition and the variety of grotesque creatures, making both knowing and silly faces at the viewer, add elements of whimsy and farce to this ostensibly serious, occult subject.

Perfect for those who appreciate the mysterious and the macabre, this matte poster is an evocative addition to any art collection. Its intricate details and supernatural elements make it a standout piece that invites closer inspection and admiration.

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Witches Going to their Sabbath (1878) 
by Luis Ricardo Falero (Spanish, 1851-1896)

Witches Going to their Sabbath by Luis Ricardo Falero, painted in 1878, is a captivating work that delves into the fantastical and the supernatural. The painting depicts a group of witches flying through a stormy night sky, heading to their secret Sabbath gathering. The central figure, a witch, gazes directly at the viewer, drawing them into the scene with a mix of allure and menace. Falero’s meticulous detail and focus on the human form, particularly the female form, are evident in this work, with his use of light and shadow creating a dramatic, almost theatrical effect.

Falero incorporates traditional symbols associated with witchcraft and the occult, such as the witches in mid-air and a goat, often linked to the devil. The painting reflects the 19th-century fascination with the occult, presenting a vision that is both alluring and unsettling. It can be seen as a commentary on the fears and fantasies surrounding witchcraft, with its subversive undertones and depiction of powerful, transgressive women challenging conventional norms. This analysis highlights the complexity and richness of Falero’s work, inviting viewers to explore its layers of meaning.

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