Artwork
Landscape with a Scene of Witchcraft
Landscape with a Scene of Witchcraft is an oil painting by the French Classical Baroque artist Agostino Tassi. It dates from 1632 and is held in the collection of the Walters Art Museum.
About this work
Overview
Landscape with a Scene of Witchcraft is a 1632 oil painting by Agostino Tassi, an Italian artist active in landscape and seascape painting.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a mysterious forest scene with a gathering around a fire, a woman holding a stick, and various scattered objects, evoking a sense of supernatural activity.
Technique & Style
Tassi's use of chiaroscuro and glazing techniques creates a dark, mysterious atmosphere, characteristic of the French Classical Baroque style, with contrasting light and dark areas that add depth to the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Walters Art Museum, having been created by Tassi in 1632.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Agostino Tassi (born Agostino Buonamici; bapt. 3 August 1578 – January 1644) was an Italian landscape and seascape painter who was convicted of raping Artemisia Gentileschi in 1612.
