Magic Potion Collection

The Witches Sabbath
FIA5406459 The Witches Sabbath by Francken, Frans II (1581-1642); 56x83, 5 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Le sabbat des sorcieres - The Witches Sabbath - Frans Francken)

Two alchemists distilling an Elixir, 16th century (engraving)
3329492 Two alchemists distilling an Elixir, 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting two alchemists distilling an Elixir, during the Elizabethan Period)

16th century English witches trying to influence the weather
6266270 16th century English witches trying to influence the weather; (add.info.: 16th century English witches, seen here trying to influence the weather.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Scenes of Witchcraft: Evening, c. 1645-49 (oil on canvas)
XOS5879301 Scenes of Witchcraft: Evening, c. 1645-49 (oil on canvas) by Rosa, Salvator (1615-73); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Salvator Rosa At dusk)

Druid wearing mistletoe he just cooked with a serpe in the woods. Colourful engraving of the 19th century
NWI4861210 Druid wearing mistletoe he just cooked with a serpe in the woods. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Druid wearing mistletoe he just cooked with a serpe in the woods)

Two Witches, 1523 (mixed media on limewood)
7443813 Two Witches, 1523 (mixed media on limewood) by Baldung Grien, Hans (1484/5-1545); Stadel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (add.info.: By Hans Baldung Grien)

Young woman visibly suffering (sick) slamed on the knees of an older woman who makes her take a potion (medicine)
PCT4278522 Young woman visibly suffering (sick) slamed on the knees of an older woman who makes her take a potion (medicine) - etching (etching) by Tony Johannot (Antoine Johannot dit)

Dr jekyll desperately seeking the powders allowing him to debarasser his character of Mr Hyde
ELD4889364 Dr jekyll desperately seeking the powders allowing him to debarasser his character of Mr Hyde, Illustration by Edmund Joseph Sullivan (1869-1933)

Arthurian Legend: The Knight Tristan and Iseult Drinking the Love Philtre (Tristan (Tristam)
ELD4883545 Arthurian Legend: The Knight Tristan and Iseult Drinking the Love Philtre (Tristan (Tristam) and Iseult Drinking the Love Draught) Illustration by Howard Pyle (1853-1911)

The enchantress Vivien with the infatuated Merlin Illustration by Howard Pyle (1853-1911)
ELD4883057 The enchantress Vivien with the infatuated Merlin Illustration by Howard Pyle (1853-1911) from "The story of king Arthur and his knights" 1903 Private collection by Pyle

The Witches Frolic
5310084 The Witches Frolic by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); (add.info.: Engraving titled The Witches Frolic by George Cruikshank)

Cauldron of the Sorceress, 1879 (charcoal on paper)
5860239 Cauldron of the Sorceress, 1879 (charcoal on paper) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); 40.8--37.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Odilon Redon (1840-1916))

La poule noire (les magiciens fabriquant une potion magique dans une pot) in "Le theatre des marionnettes du
LSE4088986 La poule noire (les magiciens fabriquant une potion magique dans une pot) in " Le theatre des marionnettes du Jardin des Tuileries", text et dessin de M. Duranty, ed

The Witch (Night Piece), 1626 (engraving)
XOS5870977 The Witch (Night Piece), 1626 (engraving) by Velde, Jan Jansz. van de (1620-62); 39.4x51.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Circe Invidiosa, 1872 (oil on canvas)
DGA5609814 Circe Invidiosa, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917) (after); 180x87 cm; (add.info.: By Waterhouse); Photo © Fine Art Images

"La coupe d amour"Peinture de Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882) vers 1867 Dim 52, 6 x 35
FIA5397631 " La coupe d amour" Peinture de Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882) vers 1867 Dim 52, 6 x 35, 9 cm Art Gallery of South Australia Adelaide Australie by Rossetti

La coupe d amour - Peinture de Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882), huile sur bois, 1867, 66x45, 7 cm - The Loving Cup
FIA5392444 La coupe d amour - Peinture de Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882), huile sur bois, 1867, 66x45, 7 cm - The Loving Cup

Illustration de Salambo (Salammbo) de Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880). Oeuvre de Alfons Maria Mucha (Alphonse Marie Mucha)
FIA5354400 Illustration de Salambo (Salammbo) de Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880). Oeuvre de Alfons Maria Mucha (Alphonse Marie Mucha, 1860-1939), 1897. Lithographie couleur

A witch in her laboratory preparing a magic potion, right a horn filled with magic herbs
GIA4703058 A witch in her laboratory preparing a magic potion, right a horn filled with magic herbs. Engraving of the 16th century by Unknown Artist

Two witches preparing a potion, summoning a hail storm - grav
GIA4755613 Two witches preparing a potion, summoning a hail storm - grav. from " de lanijs et phitonicis mulieribus", Cologne, 1489

The Witches Kitchen - Frans Francken, the Younger (1581-1642). Oil on wood, c. 1610
FIA5406502 The Witches Kitchen - Frans Francken, the Younger (1581-1642). Oil on wood, c. 1610. Dimension : 52x66, 1 cm. Art History Museum, Vienne by Francken

The charlatan. Traveller is debating boniments to sell drugs in the public square
JLJ4687385 The charlatan. Traveller is debating boniments to sell drugs in the public square. Painting by Lambert Doomer (1623-1700), 1668

Sorceresses preparing potions watched by devils, frontispiece from "
XEE4148107 Sorceresses preparing potions watched by devils, frontispiece from " Magica de spectris et apparitionibus spiritu de vaticiniis, divinationibus", by Henningus Grosius

The Love Potion par Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilyevich (1862-1942)
FIA5404152 The Love Potion par Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilyevich (1862-1942), 1888 - Oil on canvas - State A. Radishchev Art Museum, Saratov by Nesterov

Melissa et la magicienne: "De la meme facon que la sphere de cuivre subit
GIA4817128 Melissa et la magicienne: " De la mme faAzon que la sphAre de cuivre subit l influence de Venus, que mon amant puisse se presenter sur le seuil de ma porte". 1857

Enees deification. Painting by Charles De Lafosse (1636-1716), 18th century
JLJ4600878 Enees deification. Painting by Charles De Lafosse (1636-1716), 18th century. Oil on canvas. Dim: 1, 79 X 1, 52m

Isolde drinking the filter of love by Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898
PCT4291899 Isolde drinking the filter of love by Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898) after the opera by Richard Wagner Tristan and Isolde (Iseult or Iseut, Yseut, Yseult)

The two stood silent looking at each other, from The Stories of Wagner
STC323691 The two stood silent looking at each other, from The Stories of Wagners Operas by J. Walker McSpadden (1874-1960), 1905 (colour litho) by Leeke

Roman art: a witch and the preparation of a magic philtre
LRI4592216 Roman art: a witch and the preparation of a magic philtre. Mosaic after the original of Dioscorides of Samos (or Dioscourides) (2nd century BC) in the house of Ciceron in Pompei

Profession: "the doctors dress"
JLJ4671755 Profession: " the doctors dress" A man wearing the books of Galien, Avicenna (Avicenna) designating a basin containing a liquid, a prescription and citing treatments

Old witch with big teeth boiling a potion in her chimney (engraving)
PCT4264057 Old witch with big teeth boiling a potion in her chimney (engraving) by French School; French, out of copyright

The cauldron of the witch - Frontispice of the book "
XEE4153772 The cauldron of the witch - Frontispice of the book " De spectris lemuribus et magnis " by Ludwig Lavater (1527-1586) - 1659 by Unknown Artist

Arthurian Legend: "Tristan drinking the love philtre"
ELD4881930 Arthurian Legend: " Tristan drinking the love philtre" Engraving in " The story of Tristan and his adventures

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Step into a world of enchantment and mystery, where the elixir of life flows through ancient tales. From the Witches Sabbath to Arthurian legends, the magic potion has captivated our imaginations throughout history. In the mid-19th century, Perry Davis pain killer advertisements adorned walls with vibrant chromolithos. These illustrations depicted the power of potions in relieving suffering and bringing relief to those in need. Dr Jekyll's desperate search for powders that could rid him of his alter ego Mr Hyde is immortalized in Edmund Joseph Sullivan's haunting illustration. The allure of transformation lies within these mysterious concoctions. Tristan and Iseult, star-crossed lovers from Arthurian legend, found themselves entangled in a love philtre's spell. Howard Pyle's evocative illustration captures their fateful moment as they drink deeply from this potent elixir. The enchantress Vivien weaves her spell over Merlin, infatuating him with her sorcery. Howard Pyle brings this captivating scene to life, reminding us of the irresistible power held within magical brews. From witches' frolics to cauldrons bubbling with dark secrets, artists have long been fascinated by the imagery surrounding magic potions. Charcoal sketches and miniatures transport us to worlds where spells are cast and destinies altered forever. In 1626, an engraving titled "The Witch (Night Piece)" transports us back to a time when belief in witchcraft was rife. Circe Invidiosa's oil painting from 1872 depicts another powerful sorceress who used her potions for both good and ill intent. Dante Gabriel Rossetti's painting "La coupe d'amour" takes us on a journey into desire itself—a potion that can intoxicate hearts and souls alike. This masterpiece reminds us that love itself can be its own kind of magic potion. As we explore these glimpses into the world of magic potions, we are reminded of their enduring allure.