Magic and Witchcraft
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Magic and Witchcraft
A sorcerer draws a magic circle - witches fly to the sabbat and dance with demons - the afflicted are exorcised and made to vomit the demons possessing them...its magic! Date: 1715
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1715 Afflicted Circle Demons Draws Exorcised Magic Sabbat Sorcerer Vomit Witchcraft Witches Made Paranormal Possessing
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This print, dated 1715, offers a glimpse into the mysterious and intriguing world of magic and witchcraft as it was perceived during the early modern period. The image depicts a sorcerer in the act of drawing a magic circle, surrounded by various tools and symbols of the occult. As night falls, a coven of witches takes flight, soaring through the moonlit sky towards the sabbat, a nocturnal gathering where they are said to dance with demons and celebrate their dark arts. The scene below unfolds with the afflicted, those believed to be possessed by demons, being subjected to an exorcism. The exorcist, a clergyman, stands over them, performing the rite to drive out the evil spirits. The possessed are shown in a state of distress, their bodies contorted and their faces twisted in agony as they vomit out the demons that have taken hold of them. This print serves as a powerful reminder of the popular beliefs and fears of the time, when magic and witchcraft were seen as real forces that could shape people's lives and even their souls. The image, with its dramatic composition and vivid details, invites us to explore the complex and often contradictory ways in which magic and witchcraft were understood and practiced in the early modern world.
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