Artwork
Scene of Witchcraft
Scene of Witchcraft is a chalk drawing by the Baroque artist Domenico Guidobono. It dates from 1698 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Scene of Witchcraft is a drawing created by Domenico Guidobono around 1698. It is executed in a mix of media, including pen and ink, washes, and black chalk on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a supernatural gathering, likely a group of witches and figures engaged in ritualistic activity. The scene is shrouded in mystery, inviting the viewer to interpret its meaning.
Technique & Style
Guidobono's use of cross-hatching and varied washes creates a sense of depth and texture in the drawing, reflecting his experience as a painter in both easel and fresco formats.
History & Provenance
The drawing is now held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, a testament to its enduring significance.
Artist & collection
Artist
Domenico Guidobono (1668–1746) was an Italian painter of easel paintings and frescoes, who together with his brother Bartolomeo Guidobono was one of the principal decorative painters active in Liguria and Piedmont in…
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