Trance Collection

The Dance of Dervishes, c1870. Artist: W Forrest
The Dance of Dervishes, c1870. Whirling dance and practice of the Mevlevi Order in Turkey

Snake charmer playing flute-like instrument, snake emerging from basket in front

Testimony at the Salem witchcraft trials, 1690s
Trial of a suspected witch at Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1692. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Whirling dervishes, Istanbul, Marmara province, Turkey, Europe

Eleonore Zugun - 5
Romanian peasant girl who manifested strange stigmata, at the onset of her stigmatic trance

Dancing Dervishes, Folio from a Divan of Hafiz, ca. 1480. Creator: Bihzad
Dancing Dervishes, Folio from a Divan of Hafiz, ca. 1480

Margery Seance - 4
Margery, in trance and her wrists held by sitters, exudes ectoplasm which spreads right across her face

Meditation, c. 1942 (gouache on newsprint on board)
987589 Meditation, c.1942 (gouache on newsprint on board) by Ramos Martinez, Alfredo (1871-1946); 57.8x43 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Meditation; Meditacion)

Meditation, (oil on canvas)
827260 Meditation, (oil on canvas) by French School, (19th century); 76.8x99 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Meditation. French School (19th Century). Oil on canvas

Gladys Osborne Leonard, trance medium
Gladys Osborne Leonard (1882-1968), British trance medium. Date: 20th century

Margery Crandon 4
Controversial American medium Margery in trance. She was exposed by Houdini but many believe her genuine

19th century illustration of a woman in a catatonic trance or sleepwalking. 1850
5311140 19th century illustration of a woman in a catatonic trance or sleepwalking. 1850; (add.info.: Date: 1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Dervishes, members of Muslim religious order founded in the 12th century, dancing
535721 Dervishes, members of Muslim religious order founded in the 12th century, dancing and performing ritual of 'remembering' god in self-induced ecstatic trance, Constantinople

The Linton panel, San, South Africa, possibly 18th or 19th century (detail of men and animals) (stone)
HSC104298 The Linton panel, San, South Africa, possibly 18th or 19th century (detail of men and animals) (stone, ochre and other pigments); South African Museum, Cape Town

Dervishes, members of Muslim religious order founded in the 12th century, dancing
535716 Dervishes, members of Muslim religious order founded in the 12th century, dancing and performing ritual of 'remembering' god in self-induced ecstatic trance

Engraving depicting young men tickling trout
5308734 Engraving depicting young men tickling trout; (add.info.: Engraving depicting young men tickling trout. Trout tickling is the art of rubbing the underbelly of a trout with fingers)

Hypnotic trance induced during Voodoo dance rites: Louisiana, 1886 (engraving)
535667 Hypnotic trance induced during Voodoo dance rites: Louisiana, 1886 (engraving); (add.info.: Hypnotic trance induced during Voodoo dance rites: Louisiana)

Eye Art Wallart
Rafal Kulik

Cat Animal Wallart
Rafal Kulik

Budha Art Wallart
Rafal Kulik

Geometric Vintage Art 01
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Rafal Kulik

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Rafal Kulik

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"Trance: A Journey into the Mystical Realm" Embark on a captivating journey through the ethereal world of trance, where ancient rituals and modern practices intertwine. Witness the mesmerizing sight of a snake charmer, his fingers dancing across a flute-like instrument as he summons enchanting melodies that transport both man and serpent to an altered state of consciousness. Intriguingly captured in "The Dance of Dervishes, " an artwork by W Forrest from the late 19th century, we are transported to another time when whirling dervishes spun with fervor, their flowing garments creating a whirlwind of spiritual energy. Their ecstatic movements mirror those witnessed during testimony at the Salem witchcraft trials in the 1690s, where individuals were believed to be entranced by dark forces beyond comprehension. Delve deeper into this mystical realm as you encounter Eleonore Zugun - just five years old yet already immersed in meditation. Her innocent gaze reveals a connection to something greater than ourselves, reminding us that even children can tap into profound states of introspection. "Bihzad's Dancing Dervishes, " found within a Divan of Hafiz dating back to around 1480, offers glimpses into Persian mysticism. The delicate strokes depict figures lost in divine ecstasy, their bodies moving rhythmically like waves crashing upon distant shores. Transitioning from historical accounts to more recent times, we meet Gladys Osborne Leonard – renowned for her abilities as a trance medium. With closed eyes and serene composure, she channels messages from realms unknown with astonishing accuracy and clarity. Margery Seance takes center stage next; her séances captivate audiences seeking connections with departed loved ones. In these moments suspended between worlds, Margery becomes an open vessel for spirits longing to communicate once again. "Meditation" captures serenity on canvas – brushstrokes blending hues that evoke tranquility and inner peace.