Evil Spirits Collection

Court record of testimony at the Salem witch trials, 1692
Record of Titubas testimony at the Salem witchcraft trials, 1690s. Halftone reproduction with a watercolor wash

Witchcraft book by Cotton Mather, 1689
Cotton Mather, " Memorable Providences Relating to Witchcrafts, " title page, 1689. Halftone reproduction with a watercolor wash

Testimony at the Salem witchcraft trials, 1690s
Trial of a suspected witch at Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1692. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

With the Sikkim Expeditionary Force (engraving)
1038066 With the Sikkim Expeditionary Force (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Sikkim Expeditionary Force)

Charm to Ward off Evil Spirits from a Bride (engraving)
3654655 Charm to Ward off Evil Spirits from a Bride (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charm to Ward off Evil Spirits from a Bride)

Archimago summons his Evil Spirits (engraving)
5223664 Archimago summons his Evil Spirits (engraving) by Kuck, Helen S. (fl.1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archimago summons his Evil Spirits)

Central African Exploration, Sketches from Marutse-Mabunda (engraving)
1054172 Central African Exploration, Sketches from Marutse-Mabunda (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Central African Exploration)

Praying over a suspected witch in Salem, 1690s
Reverend Cotton Mather attempting to save a soul from witchcraft by prayer, Salem, Massachusetts, 1690s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Darley illustration

Tituba spreading accusations about witches in Salem
Salem colonist warned of witchcraft by Tituba, 1690s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-centry illustration

Giles Corey accused of witchcraft in Salem
Giles Corey accused by a witness at the Salem witchcraft trials, 1690s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Salem witchcraft trial, 1692
Witness testifying at the Salem witchcraft trials, 1690s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Witchcraft at Salem Village title page, 1692
Lamsons " Witchcraft at Salem Village" title page, 1692. Halftone reproduction with a watercolor wash

Cotton Mathers book on witchcraft, 1693
Title page of Cotton Mathers book, " Wonders of the Invisible World, " 1693. Halftone reproduction with a watercolor wash

Wife of Giles Corey tried for witchcraft in Salem
Trial of Giles Coreys wife for witchcraft, Salem, 1692. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Child accusing a Salem man of witchcraft
Captain Alden accused by a child during the Salem witchcraft hysteria, 1690s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Salem witch hysteria, 1690s
Tituba telling witchcraft tales to children in Salem, 1690s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

NOVEMBER was called Wint-monath, or wind-month, as this was the season
NOVEMBER was called " Wint-monath, " or wind-month, as this was the season of the year when the cold storms commenced, which were generally considered to last till March

Ignatius Loyola Performs a devilish spell out, Hieronymus Wierix, 1611 - 1615

Salem witchcraft account, 1697
" A Modest Enquiry into Witchcraft, " by John Hale, 1697, title page of Boston printing, 1702. Halftone reproduction with a watercolor wash

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"Unveiling the Dark Shadows: Tracing the Menace through History" Delving into the depths of history, we uncover a chilling tale that still haunts our collective consciousness. The court record of testimony at the Salem witch trials in 1692 serves as a haunting reminder of humanity's vulnerability to malevolent forces beyond comprehension. In his notorious witchcraft book published in 1689, Cotton Mather delves into the forbidden realm, shedding light on practices believed to summon evil spirits. These ancient texts offer glimpses into a world where fear and superstition reigned supreme. The testimonies from those who endured the Salem witchcraft trials during the tumultuous 1690s reveal an era plagued by paranoia and suspicion. Innocent lives were shattered as accusations flew like arrows guided by unseen hands. Engravings depicting encounters with evil spirits emerge from various corners of history. With the Sikkim Expeditionary Force, explorers encountered ethereal entities lurking amidst unfamiliar landscapes. Meanwhile, brides sought protection against these otherworldly beings through charms designed to ward them off. Archimago's sinister summons in an engraving captures our imagination, reminding us that even great minds can be seduced by darkness. Central African exploration sketches transport us to distant lands where locals shared their own encounters with maleficent spirits - Marutse-Mabunda becomes etched in our memory forevermore. Praying over suspected witches became a desperate attempt to cleanse communities gripped by hysteria during those fateful years in Salem Village. Yet it was within this very village that Tituba spread her venomous accusations about witches, igniting a firestorm that engulfed innocent lives. Giles Corey's accusation of witchcraft stands as a testament to how easily one could become ensnared within this web of terror and deceit. The Salem witchcraft trial itself remains an indelible stain on human history - its echoes reverberating through the ages.