A Witch

Salvator Rosa painted A Witch, depicting a sorceress engaged in dark rituals. Rosa was fascinated by themes of witchcraft, bandits, and the supernatural, setting his scenes in wild, untamed landscapes. His witch paintings combined macabre subject matter with theatrical drama.

The Neapolitan artist was known for his rebellious personality and unconventional subjects. His witchcraft scenes, painted during the 17th century, explored forbidden knowledge and supernatural power with an intensity unusual for the Baroque period.