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Macbeth and the Witches, 1829-30 (oil on canvas)
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Macbeth and the Witches, 1829-30 (oil on canvas)
3956468 Macbeth and the Witches, 1829-30 (oil on canvas) by Koch, Joseph Anton (1768-1839); 114 x 155.2 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; German, out of copyright
Media ID 22750876
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This painting, titled "Macbeth and the Witches" transports viewers to a world of mystery and intrigue. Created by Joseph Anton Koch in 1829-30, this oil on canvas masterpiece measures 114 x 155.2 cm and is housed in the Kunstmuseum in Basel, Switzerland. The scene depicted is from Shakespeare's renowned play, Macbeth. Three eerie witches stand atop ancient cliffs overlooking a tumultuous sea. The stormy sky echoes their supernatural presence as thunder rumbles ominously overhead. A horseback rider encounters these weird sisters, who prophesy his fate with an air of mysticism. Koch's attention to detail brings this encounter to life - from the rocky shorelines to the crashing waves that mirror the turmoil within Macbeth's soul. The composition exudes a sense of both classical antiquity and romanticism, blending elements of nature seamlessly with Elizabethan literature. Intriguingly, alongside Macbeth stands Banquo, another character central to the play's tragic narrative. This meeting with the witches sets into motion a chain of events that will forever alter their destinies. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing print captured by Bridgeman Images, we are reminded not only of Shakespeare's timeless words but also of our own fascination with tales that explore human ambition and its consequences. Through Koch's skillful brushstrokes and mastery of light and shadow, he invites us into this dramatic moment where foul becomes fair and prophecies shape fates – forever
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