Witches' Flight | Francisco Goya | 1798 Frame Options:Gallery Canvas shrouded in mystery

shrouded in mystery

the fallen angel and ruler of Hell

The use of symbolic imagery

with figures emerging from the shadows into the light

jewel-like colors and elaborate patterns highlight the luxury and decadence of Herod's court

Witches' Flight | Francisco Goya | 1798 Frame Options:Gallery Canvas shrouded in mysteryAbout the artwork: "Witches' Flight," created by Francisco Goya in 1798, is a haunting etching that depicts three witches soaring through the night sky. The witches are portrayed in a grotesque and eerie manner, emphasizing the themes of superstition and the supernatural that were prevalent during Goya's time. One witch appears to be carrying a bound, nude figure, adding a sense of helplessness and horror to the scene.