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SALEM WITCH TRIAL, 1692. A witch trial at Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692: lithograph, 19th century
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SALEM WITCH TRIAL, 1692. A witch trial at Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692: lithograph, 19th century
SALEM WITCH TRIAL, 1692.
A witch trial at Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692: lithograph, 19th century
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Media ID 6252711
1692 Colonist Colony Court Discrimination Martyr Massachusetts Mystic Mysticism Occult Puritan Salem Trial Witch
EDITORS COMMENTS
This lithograph captures the haunting atmosphere of the infamous Salem Witch Trial in 1692. The image transports us back to a time when fear and superstition gripped the hearts of the people in colonial Massachusetts. In this scene, we witness a court trial where women accused of practicing witchcraft face their accusers. The artist skillfully portrays the tension and drama unfolding within the courtroom walls. The somber lighting casts eerie shadows on the faces of both accusers and accused, emphasizing their contrasting emotions. The Puritan colonists, known for their staunch religious beliefs, are depicted as stern figures seeking justice through an occult lens. This print serves as a chilling reminder of how discrimination can manifest itself even in supposedly enlightened societies. It sheds light on a dark chapter in American history when innocent lives were lost due to mass hysteria and paranoia surrounding witchcraft accusations. The lithograph also offers insight into the mysticism that permeated society during this period. It hints at an underlying fascination with magic and supernatural forces that coexisted alongside strict religious doctrine. As we gaze upon this artwork, we are transported back to a time when women were persecuted for their alleged connection to witchcraft – martyrs whose stories continue to captivate our collective imagination centuries later.
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