Lightning Struck a Flock of Witches | William Holbrook Beard | 19th Century Size:A2 Landscape "Our Lady Says Farewell to

"Our Lady Says Farewell to Christ" (1894) by Piotr Stachiewicz is a poignant and emotional painting from the cycle Legend of Our Lady

11 x 14 Inches = 28 cm x 35

perched upon a gnarled branch above weathered tombstones

infusing the scene with stillness and quiet awe

The painting shows the bustling harbour

Lightning Struck a Flock of Witches | William Holbrook Beard | 19th Century Size:A2 Landscape "Our Lady Says Farewell to"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