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Sidonia von Bork
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Edward Burne-Jones depicts Sidonia von Bork, a legendary Pomeranian noblewoman accused of witchcraft in the sixteenth century. She stands in elaborate Renaissance dress, her beauty masking the sinister reputation that would lead to her execution.
Burne-Jones was inspired by Wilhelm Meinhold's Gothic novel Sidonia the Sorceress (1847), which the Pre-Raphaelites admired. The painting pairs with a portrait of Sidonia's virtuous cousin Clara. The contrast between beauty and evil fascinated Victorian audiences. This work hangs at Tate Britain in London.
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About Sidonia von Bork
You can see it at Tate Britain in London, United Kingdom. Edward Burne-Jones created it. She stands in elaborate Renaissance dress, her beauty masking the sinister reputation that would lead to her execution.
She was a Pomeranian noblewoman accused of witchcraft in the sixteenth century, whose legend inspired Wilhelm Meinhold's Gothic novel You can see it at Tate Britain.
Burne-Jones was associated with the Pre-Raphaelite movement, known for medieval subjects and rich decorative detail It's held at Tate Britain.
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