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Witches destroying a house by fire - Swabia, 1533



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Witches destroying a house by fire - Swabia, 1533

Witches destroying a house by fire - Swabia, 1533. Woodcut from Francesco Maria Guazzo Compendium Maleficarum, Milan, 1608. (Colorised black and white print)

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Arson Colorised Colourised Eating Flame Flames Magic Occult Occultism Spell Supernatural Swabia Witch Witchcraft


A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print

"Bring the intrigue and mystery of the past into your home with Media Storehouse's captivating Poster Prints. Witness the intense scene of "Witches destroying a house by fire - Swabia, 1533," taken from the Compendium Maleficarum by Francesco Maria Guazzo. This historic woodcut, originally published in Milan in 1608, has been meticulously colorized to bring out the details and depth of the image. Add an element of the enchanting and eerie to any room with this unique and intriguing piece of history. Experience the allure of the past with Media Storehouse's Poster Prints."

A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 51.4cm x 42cm (20.2" x 16.5")

Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.


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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the dark and mysterious world of 16th-century Swabia, Germany. In this woodcut from Francesco Maria Guazzo's Compendium Maleficarum, we witness a chilling scene of witches unleashing their destructive powers upon a house engulfed in flames. The vivid colors added to this print bring an eerie intensity to the image. The setting is unmistakably medieval, with its rustic architecture and cobblestone streets. It serves as a haunting backdrop for the supernatural events unfolding before our eyes. These witches, shrouded in secrecy and wielding ancient spells, are engaged in an act of arson that defies comprehension. As we gaze at this print, we can't help but be drawn into the realm of witchcraft and occultism that permeated society during this time period. The fear and fascination surrounding these practices were deeply ingrained in the collective consciousness of people living through the Middle Ages. This image serves as a reminder of how beliefs in magic and sorcery shaped not only individual lives but also entire communities. It reflects both the power attributed to witches by some individuals as well as society's efforts to combat such perceived threats through laws against witchcraft. Through this colorised rendition, we are transported back centuries ago when superstition reigned supreme – a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with all things mystical and unexplained.

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