Francesco Maria Guazzo Collection

A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum
5669638 A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Compendium Maleficarum
5669544 Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Compendium Maleficarum
5669303 Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Compendium Maleficarum
5672135 Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum
5669562 A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum
5669547 A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

A group of witches and warlocks dancing with the Devil at the Sabbath from Compendium Maleficarum
3330025 A group of witches and warlocks dancing with the Devil at the Sabbath from Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut depicting a group of witches)

A witch, riding a goat (the devil) through the sky from Compendium Maleficarum
3330012 A witch, riding a goat (the devil) through the sky from Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut depicting a witch, riding a goat (the devil) through the sky

Satan on his throne addressing witches and warlocks gathered for the Sabbath from Compendium Maleficarum
3330019 Satan on his throne addressing witches and warlocks gathered for the Sabbath from Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info)

A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum
5669604 A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Compendium Maleficarum
5669240 Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

A group of witches and warlocks dancing with the Devil at the Sabbath from Compendium Maleficarum
3330024 A group of witches and warlocks dancing with the Devil at the Sabbath from Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut depicting a group of witches)

Compendium Maleficarum, a witch-hunter's manual
5669268 Compendium Maleficarum, a witch-hunter's manual; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from Compendium Maleficarum, a witch-hunter's manual written in Latin by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

The witches sabbath, 1608 (19th century). Copy of an illustration from Compendium Maleticarum by Fr M Guaccius, Milan 1608, used in History of Magic, published late 19th century

The Devil, in the form of a flying goat, carrying a witch to the Sabbath, 1608. From Francesco Maria Guazzo, Compendium Maleficarum, a work on witchcraft. (Milan 1608)

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Francesco Maria Guazzo was an Italian priest and writer known for his controversial work on witchcraft and demonology. Born in the late 16th century, Guazzo's book "Compendium Maleficarum" detailed various methods of identifying and combating witches, as well as providing instructions for conducting exorcisms. Guazzo's writings were heavily influenced by the prevailing beliefs of the time regarding witchcraft and demonic possession. His work was considered highly influential during the period of the European witch hunts, with many using his book as a guide for rooting out supposed witches in their communities. Despite his notoriety, Guazzo's views on witchcraft have been widely criticized by modern scholars for their lack of scientific basis and reliance on superstition. However, his work remains a valuable historical document that sheds light on the fears and prejudices of early modern Europe.