Lightning Struck a Flock of Witches | William Holbrook Beard | 19th Century Size:24"x18" two human figures

two human figures

while bare branches and damp ground catch faint

The scene is rendered in a dark

This artwork vividly depicts a young man

reflecting his workshop practice

Lightning Struck a Flock of Witches | William Holbrook Beard | 19th Century Size:24"x18" two human figures"Lightning Struck a Flock of Witches" by William Holbrook Beard, dating from the 19th century, presents a dramatic and chaotic scene. It depicts a group of witches caught in a tempestuous moment, struck by a bolt of lightning. The chiaroscuro technique is employed here, with the stark contrast between the darkness of the stormy sky and the bright, illuminating strike of lightning, highlighting the figures in distress. The witches are shown with