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Compendium maleficarum, treatise on witchcraft
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Compendium maleficarum, treatise on witchcraft
Compendium maleficarum, treatise on witchcraft. 1608. Deal with the Devil. 8th Scene. Xylography. UNITED KINGDOM. London. The British Library
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This image is taken from the Compendium Maleficarum, a treatise on witchcraft published in London in 1608. The 8th scene of this intricately detailed woodcut depicts a pivotal moment in the dealings between witches and the devil. The devil, with his horns, goatee, and menacing grin, looms over a group of white-robed witches. One witch, with a broomstick in hand, appears to be offering a sacrifice to the devil, while another holds a cauldron filled with mysterious potions. The scene is framed by the intricate woodcut border, which features various symbols of the occult and the devil. The Compendium Maleficarum, also known as the Malleus Maleficarum, was a notorious text used by the European witch hunters to identify and prosecute witches. The text, written in Latin, was first published in Germany in 1486 and went through numerous editions and translations. The woodcut illustrations in the Compendium Maleficarum were produced using xylography, a technique of printing from wooden blocks. This particular woodcut is a testament to the intricate and detailed work that went into the production of these treatises on witchcraft. The use of white woodcut techniques and the horizontal composition of the image add to the dramatic effect of the scene. The image is a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and fears of the European population during the witch trials, and serves as a reminder of the power of the printed word to shape perceptions and influence society.
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