Occult Collection (page 3)

Witch summoning up a monster. This was supposed to have happened in front of Marcomir, King of the Franks
530453 Witch summoning up a monster. This was supposed to have happened in front of Marcomir, King of the Franks. Woodcut from Sebastian Munster Cosmographia universalis, Basle

Shakespeare Hamlet Act 3 Sc 4. Ghost of Hamlet's father appearing to him to remind him that he must take vengeance
534045 Shakespeare Hamlet Act 3 Sc 4. Ghost of Hamlet's father appearing to him to remind him that he must take vengeance on his mother and uncle for their treachery

John o' Arnha choking a monster, 1826 (engraving)
5912517 John o' Arnha choking a monster, 1826 (engraving); (add.info.: John o' Arnha choking a monster, beating him with a cudgel while other demons fly above)

An engraving depicting Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, 19th century
5310645 An engraving depicting Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1832); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Copy of Ebenezer Sibly's scheme of the heavens at the time of the Crucifixion
3732371 Copy of Ebenezer Sibly's scheme of the heavens at the time of the Crucifixion; (add.info.: Copy of Ebenezer Sibly's scheme of the heavens at the time of the Crucifixion)

Nativity of George Witchell of the United Kingdom
3732369 Nativity of George Witchell of the United Kingdom; (add.info.: Nativity of George Witchell (1728-1785) an Astronomer of the United Kingdom by Ebenezer Sibly (1751-1799) an English physician

Shakespeare Hamlet Act l Sc 5. Hamlet seeing his father's ghost on the battlements of Elsinore Castle
534047 Shakespeare Hamlet Act l Sc 5. Hamlet seeing his father's ghost on the battlements of Elsinore Castle. 19th century engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Edward Kelly (Kelley) left (active 1575) English astrologer and alchemist with his assistant raising spirit in
533556 Edward Kelly (Kelley) left (active 1575) English astrologer and alchemist with his assistant raising spirit in churchyard

Scottish traveller John o' Arnha with cudgel encounters a witch flying on a broomstick
5912514 Scottish traveller John o' Arnha with cudgel encounters a witch flying on a broomstick. Sae fently did she wing her flight, In a twinklin' she was out o' sight

An impression of Stonehenge as it would be if restored, 19th century
5311357 An impression of Stonehenge as it would be if restored, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1896); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Creation of the Universe, 17th century (engraving)
3732383 The Creation of the Universe, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: The creation of the universe: from a cloud representing God the Father coming forth the Word of Words)

Lunar table
3740639 Lunar table; (add.info.: Lunar table which could be used in conjunction with a nativity and a Decumbiture for calculating the progress and outcome of an acute illness by Ebenezer Sibly)

Cartoon poking fun at the craze for seances
2602591 Cartoon poking fun at the craze for seances; (add.info.: John Leech cartoon from ''Punch'', London, 1853)

Housemaid startled by a tilt-top table turning
2602570 Housemaid startled by a tilt-top table turning; (add.info.: Housemaid startled by a tilt-top table turning spontaneously)

Daniel's, one of the four great Hebrew prophets, vision of the beasts. Copperplate engraving 1804
532107 Daniel's, one of the four great Hebrew prophets, vision of the beasts. Copperplate engraving 1804; (add.info.: Daniel's, one of the four great Hebrew prophets)

Scottish traveller dancing a jig with a violinist. I've been throw Hollan', Spain and France
5912516 Scottish traveller dancing a jig with a violinist. I've been throw Hollan', Spain and France, An' at Vienna learn'd to dance

Scottish traveller John o' Arnha fighting a Kelpy or monster, 1826 (engraving)
5912515 Scottish traveller John o' Arnha fighting a Kelpy or monster, 1826 (engraving); (add.info.: Scottish traveller John o' Arnha fighting a Kelpy or monster with a cudgel)

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: Ebeneezer Scrooge, 1938 (pen and black and blue ink wash on board)
823342 The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: Ebeneezer Scrooge, 1938 (pen and black and blue ink wash on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 43.5x38.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Ghost of Christmas Past: Scrooge at the Schoolhouse, 1938 (watercolour, pen and black ink and pencil on board)
823341 The Ghost of Christmas Past: Scrooge at the Schoolhouse, 1938 (watercolour, pen and black ink and pencil on board) by Shinn

Dante, 1919 (oil on canvas)
659129 Dante, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Delville, Jean (1867-1953); 142.2x177.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dante. Jean Delville (1867-1953). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1919

The Moonlight Sonata; La Sonate au Clair de Lune, c. 1925 (oil on canvas)
1197550 The Moonlight Sonata; La Sonate au Clair de Lune, c. 1925 (oil on canvas) by Levy-Dhurmer, Lucien (1865-1953); 65x50.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images.

Circe, 1911 (w/c, gouache and pen and ink on paper)
989765 Circe, 1911 (w/c, gouache and pen and ink on paper) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); 35.8x28.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Edmund Dulac); Photo © Christie's Images.

The Sorceress, 1897 (pastel on paper)
PWI83797 The Sorceress, 1897 (pastel on paper) by Levy-Dhurmer, Lucien (1865-1953); 61x46 cm; Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: by Lucien Levy-Dhurmer); © Peter Willi.

Portrait of Mrs Stuart Merill, 1892 (coloured pencil)
PWI83795 Portrait of Mrs Stuart Merill, 1892 (coloured pencil) by Delville, Jean (1867-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Jean Delville); © Peter Willi.

Two Worlds
Ezekiel Y.D. Schmitt

'The Angel of Splendours', 1894. Creator: Jean Delville
'The Angel of Splendours', 1894. Private collection.

Portrait of Giuseppe Balsamo (called Count Alessandro Cagliostro) (image 2 of 2), c.1786. Creator: Jean-Antoine Houdon
Portrait of Giuseppe Balsamo (called Count Alessandro Cagliostro) (image 2 of 2), c.1786

Portrait of Giuseppe Balsamo (called Count Alessandro Cagliostro) (image 1 of 2), c.1786. Creator: Jean-Antoine Houdon
Portrait of Giuseppe Balsamo (called Count Alessandro Cagliostro) (image 1 of 2), c.1786

The mount aras of the hand (litho)
908320 The mount aras of the hand (litho) by English School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Baphomet of the Templars, illustration of a stone casket found at Essarois (Burgundy
DGC405782 The Baphomet of the Templars, illustration of a stone casket found at Essarois (Burgundy) (engraving) by English School

Theban alphabet (Honorian alphabet or the Runes of Honorius
5615723 Theban alphabet (Honorian alphabet or the Runes of Honorius) and Celestial Alphabet (Scriptura Malachim or Angelic Script) Engraving from Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim (1486-1535)

David and Collette Farrant, self styled witches who are suing Beaverbrook newspapers. 13th November 1979

Macbeth visiting the three witches on the blasted heath, 1858. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Macbeth visiting the three witches on the blasted heath, 1858. Title page to Macbeth from an edition of William Shakespeares works published in London in 1858

Old woman (witch or fairy) spinning, 1547 (engraving)
532886 Old woman (witch or fairy) spinning, 1547 (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); (add.info)

Seance, c. 1900 (photo)
3704799 Seance, c. 1900 (photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Devil Worship, from The Freemason, by Eugen Lennhoff, published 1932 (litho)
KW278020 Devil Worship, from The Freemason, by Eugen Lennhoff, published 1932 (litho); Private Collection

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

Hand with symbols, Septentrion, Oriens, Midy, Occides (litho)
876382 Hand with symbols, Septentrion, Oriens, Midy, Occides (litho) by French School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Left Hand, copy of a diagram after Jean Belot)

Medieval knight in armour holding a swooning lady
Medieval knight in suit of armour holding a swooning lady outside a castle. His defeated opponent lies on the ground. Sir Ethelbert holds Adelaide over the prone body of Alan

Etteilla Tarot cards (coloured engraving)
CHT193554 Etteilla Tarot cards (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: designed by Jean-Baptiste Alliette (1738-91); ); eArchives Charmet; French

The Baphomet of the Templars, copy of an stone casket found at Essarois (Burgundy) (litho
CHT287227 The Baphomet of the Templars, copy of an stone casket found at Essarois (Burgundy) (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Knave of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336587 The Knave of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Black Mass, 1911 (litho)
CHT276337 A Black Mass, 1911 (litho) by Maele, Martin van (1863-1926); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Illustration from a book on witches La Sorciere by Jules Michelet (1798-1874)

Witches celebrate Halloween by trying to eliminate each other. The Warlocks fight on a football pitch in Highgate, London, to decide who will become leader of the occult

Faked UFO image created by the Hamilton Advertiser to illustrate extraterrestrial visitations. 3rd January 1970

Maurice Woodruff Clairvoyant 1967 with actor Michael Caine © Mirrorpix

St. James and the Magician Hermogenes, 1565. Creator: Pieter van der Heyden
St. James and the Magician Hermogenes, 1565

The Nightmare, with her whole ninefold …, from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, 1928
The Nightmare, with her whole ninefold …, from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving (1783 - 1859), pub. 1928 (colour lithograph)

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"Unveiling the Mysteries: Exploring the Occult Through Art and History" Step into a world where reality blurs with imagination, as Salvador Dali's surreal creations captivate our senses. In Philippe Halsman's photograph, Dali is surrounded by enigmatic objects, including cats and water caught in motion - a glimpse into the occult realm that inspired his artistry. Delve deeper into the esoteric knowledge of ancient mystics with the Cabbala Tree of Life. This mystical symbol represents the interconnectedness of all things, guiding seekers on their spiritual journey through its intricate branches. Georges de La Tour's masterpiece "The Fortune Teller" transports us to 17th-century France, where divination and fortune-telling were intertwined with everyday life. The mysterious woman gazes intently at her client, revealing secrets hidden within tarot cards or crystal balls. Travel to Israel and marvel at the Zodiac mosaic adorning Beit Alpha Synagogue. Crafted in the 6th century, this mesmerizing artwork depicts celestial bodies aligned with astrological signs - an ancient belief system connecting human fate to cosmic forces. Francisco Goya takes us further down this bewitching path with his haunting painting "Witches Sabbath. " Dark rituals unfold before our eyes as witches gather under moonlit skies, evoking both fascination and fear for centuries to come. Unlocking hidden wisdom lies within symbols such as Solomon's Hexagram or Sir Isaac Newton's pursuit of alchemy. These great minds sought answers beyond conventional understanding, delving into realms often dismissed by skeptics but revered by those seeking enlightenment. Alice Boughton captures ethereal beauty in her photogravure "Dawn, " reminding us that light emerges from darkness just as knowledge arises from mystery. Similarly intriguing is Henri Robin's spirit photograph from 1863 - an illusionist conjuring spectral apparitions through double exposure photography. From literature comes one of the most iconic witches of all time.