This image may not be used to state or imply the endorsement by the Science History Institute of any product, service or activity, or to concur with a
This image may not be used to state or imply the endorsement by the Science History Institute of any product, service or activity, or to concur with an opinion or confirm the accuracy of any text appearing alongside or in logical association with the image. Witchcraft. 18th-century artwork depicting a witch mixing potions by candlelight at lower left, and witches on broomsticks departing up a chimney in the background at right as another witch incants a spell from a book. They are leaving to attend a witches' sabbath (gathering of witches). Bats and various demonic creatures are also present, with magic items, including a skull, flowers, and a sand-timer, in a magic circle at bottom right. This engraving, published in Paris, is by the French engraver Jacques Aliamet (1726-1788). It is based on a painting by Flemish artist David Teniers II (1610-1690). The French title is 'Depart pour le Sabat'.
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