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The Witches Sabbath, 1831-33 (oil on canvas)
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The Witches Sabbath, 1831-33 (oil on canvas)
3959948 The Witches Sabbath, 1831-33 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 32.3 x 40.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info.: Mephistopheles takes Faust to Walpurgis Night in " Faust, A Tragedy" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.); French, out of copyright
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The Witches Sabbath, 1831-33
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is a captivating oil painting by Ferdinand Victor Eugene Delacroix. The artwork, measuring 32.3 x 40.5 cm, is housed in the Kunstmuseum in Basel, Switzerland. This mesmerizing piece depicts a scene from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's tragic play "Faust" where Mephistopheles escorts Faust to Walpurgis Night. In this dark and stormy night, illuminated only by the moonlight, witches gather on horseback to celebrate their supernatural revels. The atmosphere exudes an eerie sense of mystery and danger as they engage in witchcraft and make pacts with the devil himself. Delacroix's mastery of Romanticism shines through his skillful brushstrokes and attention to detail. The painting captures the essence of Goethe's literary masterpiece while adding its own artistic interpretation. The composition transports viewers into a world filled with brooding mountains and ominous storm clouds that mirror Faust's pursuit of knowledge and power at any cost. It encapsulates the Faustian wager between good and evil, lightness and darkness. "The Witches Sabbath" serves as a testament to Delacroix's ability to bring literature to life through visual storytelling. It invites us to delve into the realm of imagination where writers like Goethe create unforgettable characters such as Mephistopheles – a symbol of temptation that haunts humanity throughout history. This print from Bridgeman Images allows art enthusiasts worldwide to
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