Incantation

About this work

This print shows two women in a dim, rocky space. One stands tall, arms raised, holding a staff or spear, her face tense. The other kneels, head down, hands covering her face. Behind them, a dark curtain and a half-hidden figure add to the shadowy mood. The standing woman’s crown of leaves and dramatic pose suggest she’s a figure of power or nature. The kneeling woman’s gesture looks like fear or surrender. Next, check out the Baroque movement to see how drama and light shaped this style.