Necromancy Collection

Triform of Hecate, Goddess of Magic, Theurgy, Necromancy, marble statue
Illustration from 19th century

Engraving depicting Saul and the Witch of Endor
5309193 Engraving depicting Saul and the Witch of Endor; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Saul and the Witch of Endor. Saul tries to communicate with the dead Samuel through the Witch of Endor)

Dr Faustus conjuring up Mephistopheles. Faust formed the subject of dramas by Christopher Marlowe and Goethe
530305 Dr Faustus conjuring up Mephistopheles. Faust formed the subject of dramas by Christopher Marlowe and Goethe. Goethe's version was the basis for Gounod's opera

Necromancy: Edward Kelly, a magician, raising the Ghost of a Person lately deceased
746859 Necromancy: Edward Kelly, a magician, raising the Ghost of a Person lately deceased, in the Church Yard of Walton-le-dale, Lancaster

A scene of necromancy: a woman bearing a vessel, a turbaned man, and a soldier look toward a pedestal upon which a skull and limb bone are burning

"The Magic Mirror, "in the Exhibition of the Institute of Painters in Water Colours (engraving)
1588689 " The Magic Mirror, " in the Exhibition of the Institute of Painters in Water Colours (engraving) by Cattermole

Young Woman consulting a Necromancer (sepia wash on paper)
MMT196743 Young Woman consulting a Necromancer (sepia wash on paper) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 25x38 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

Study for "Saul and the Witch of Endor"
SC27928 Study for " Saul and the Witch of Endor" by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Edward Kelley, a magician
3785366 Edward Kelley, a magician by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Edward Kelley, a magician - in the act of invoking the spirit of a deceased person)

Ms 62 f. 132r Personification of Necromancy stabbing a book
997112 Ms 62 f.132r Personification of Necromancy stabbing a book, from the Hours of the Holy Spirit by Guillaume de Deguillevilles 1350

Phantasmagoria, from Memoires Recreatifs Scientifiques et Anecdotiques
CHT200413 Phantasmagoria, from Memoires Recreatifs Scientifiques et Anecdotiques by Etienne Gaspard Robertson (1763-1837), Paris, 1831 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

The Spirit of Samuel appearing to Saul at the house of the Witch of Endor
PWI91401 The Spirit of Samuel appearing to Saul at the house of the Witch of Endor, 1668 (oil on canvas) by Rosa, Salvator (1615-73); 273x193 cm; Louvre, Paris

Witches Sabbath, within a nocturnal landscape, a necromancer seated at top cente... ca
Witches Sabbath, within a nocturnal landscape, a necromancer seated at top center wearing a robe and cap inscribed with Kabbalist symbols, below him to left a horse with the head of a beast

Errant pendant la nuit... n.d. Creator: Claude Gillot
Errant pendant la nuit....n.d

Witchcraft or Allegory of Hercules, c. 1535 (oil on canvas)
2562884 Witchcraft or Allegory of Hercules, c.1535 (oil on canvas) by Dossi, Dosso (c.1479-1542); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Duchess of Gloucester does penance, 1441 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
The Duchess of Gloucester does penance, 1864. Eleanor, Duchess of Gloucester (nee Cobham; c1400 - 7 July 1452), was a mistress and the second wife of Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester

Dr Faustus in his Study. Engraving based on the original painting by Rembrandt, of the necromancer or astrologer who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and power

The Necromancer, ca 1775. Artist: Le Prince, Jean-Baptiste (1734-1781)
The Necromancer, ca 1775. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Antonius de Monte Ulmi (fl1384-1390), Italian physician, necromancer, magician and astrologer, 1493. Antonius was physician to Francesco the Younger (1393-1406), despot of Carrara

Saul and the Witch of Endor. Saul tries to communicate with the dead Samuel through the Witch of Endor. She brings Samuel out of the earth (Necromancy)

Triple form of Hecate around a column. Ancient Greek mythology goddess from Asia Minor and Thrace. She is associated with crossroads, fire, the Moon, magic, witchcraft

Advertisement, Strand Theatre Opening
An advertisement for the opening of the Strand Theatre in Aldwych, Greater London on the 22nd of January 1838. Date: 1838

Antique photo of paintings: Student of necromancy
Antique dotprinted photo of paintings: Student of necromancy

scene necromancy woman bearing vessel turbaned man
Artokoloro

Edward Kelly (b. 1555) a magician, and his partner the mathematician and astrologer
XTD68836 Edward Kelly (b.1555) a magician, and his partner the mathematician and astrologer, John Dee (1527-1608) raising a ghost (hand-coloured engraving) by English School

Saul and the Witch of Endor Bible I Samuel 28. Saul tries to communicate with the dead Samuel through the Witch of Endor. She brings Samuel out of the earth (Necromancy)

Dr Faustus conjuring up Mephistopheles. Faust formed the subject of dramas by Christopher Marlowe and Goethe. Goethes version was the basis for Gounods opera

Apollonius of Tyana, Greek philosopher
Apollonius of Tyana, Greek Neopythagorean philosopher from the town of Tyana in Cappadocia, Asia Minor. Believed by some to be a necromancer, credited with many paranormal feats

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Necromancy: Unveiling the Ancient Art of Communicating with the Dead" Step into a realm where magic intertwines with mystery, as we delve into the enigmatic world of necromancy. In ancient Greek mythology, Hecate, the Goddess of Magic, takes on her triform form to preside over this arcane practice. Theurgy and necromancy merge in a captivating dance that transcends mortal understanding. Imagine a scene set amidst marble statues and flickering candlelight – a woman bearing a vessel, accompanied by a turbaned man and an intrigued soldier. They stand before an awe-inspiring triple form of Hecate encircling a column; their hearts filled with anticipation for what lies ahead. Edward Kelly, renowned magician from centuries past, raises the Ghost of a Person lately deceased in Walton-le-dale's churchyard. This mesmerizing moment captured in Robert Cross' hand-colored etching transports us to an era where necromantic rituals were both feared and revered. In another depiction titled "The Magic Mirror, " showcased at the Institute of Painters in Water Colours exhibition, we catch glimpses of sepia-washed paper revealing a young woman seeking guidance from a skilled necromancer. Their eyes locked upon each other as secrets unfold within their shared space. A study for "Saul and the Witch of Endor" brings forth images shrouded in darkness yet illuminated by supernatural forces. Edward Kelley himself emerges once more as he delves deeper into his magical pursuits alongside Saul and the witch who holds unimaginable power. Ms 62 f. 132r reveals Necromancy personified – its essence embodied by an ethereal figure stabbing through forbidden knowledge contained within ancient books. A chilling reminder that such practices come at great cost but hold immense potential for those daring enough to explore them. Phantasmagoria dances across pages from Memoires Recreatifs Scientifiques et Anecdotiques, painting a vivid picture of the spectral realm.