1606
oil
panel
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Witches' Sabbath is a 1606 oil by Frans Francken the Younger, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a chaotic scene with many figures, some naked, in a dark room. There's a large fire in the center, and people are gathered around it. The room is dimly lit, with shadows cast on the walls. In the foreground, there are various objects scattered around, including skulls, candles, and books. The atmosphere is one of chaos and disorder, with the figures in the painting seeming to be engaged in some sort of ritual or celebration. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of drama and tension, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure in the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Frans Francken the Younger (1581, Antwerp – 6 May 1642, Antwerp) was a Flemish painter and the best-known and most prolific member of the large Francken family of artists.
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