Witch Hunt Collection

Portrait of Samuel Sewall, in periwig and long coat, c1700-1720, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Samuel Sewall, Governor and Judge of Massachusetts Colony, showing the periwig and long coat of the reign of James II, c1700-1720, (1937)

A 1626 Edition of 'Compendium Maleficarum
5669638 A 1626 Edition of 'Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of 'Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Compendium Maleficarum
5669544 Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of 'Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Compendium Maleficarum
5669303 Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of 'Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Compendium Maleficarum
5672135 Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of 'Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Witches
5304749 Witches.; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting witches setting houses ablaze after being scorned by villagers. Dated 14th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A 1626 Edition of 'Compendium Maleficarum
5669562 A 1626 Edition of 'Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of 'Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

A 1626 Edition of 'Compendium Maleficarum
5669547 A 1626 Edition of 'Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of 'Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

A 1626 Edition of 'Compendium Maleficarum
5669604 A 1626 Edition of 'Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of 'Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Compendium Maleficarum
5669240 Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of 'Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Witchcraft trial, 1876 (engraving)
1577103 Witchcraft trial, 1876 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts witchcraft trial. Mary Walcott (1675-1720) is shown here as a witness. Dated 1876.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Compendium Maleficarum, a witch-hunter's manual
5669268 Compendium Maleficarum, a witch-hunter's manual; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from Compendium Maleficarum, a witch-hunter's manual written in Latin by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Testing witches by throwing them in a river (woodcut)
3245496 Testing witches by throwing them in a river (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

Sir J. Holt, (1642-1710), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir J. Holt, (1642-1710), 1830. Sir John Holt (1642-1710) English lawyer and served as Lord Chief Justice of England from 17 April 1689 to his death, educated at Grays Inn and Oriel College, Oxford

The Derenburg witch trial. Popular print, 1555. Found in the Collection of Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg

Procession of the Holy Office. Artist: Goya, Francisco, de (1746-1828)
Procession of the Holy Office. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

The Inquisition Tribunal. Artist: Goya, Francisco, de (1746-1828)
The Inquisition Tribunal. Found in the collection of Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid

Saint Dominic Presides over an Auto da Fe, c. 1495. Artist: Berruguete, Pedro (1450-1503)
Saint Dominic Presides over an Auto da Fe, c. 1495. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Convicted by the inquisition, Second Half of the 19th cen Artist: Lucas Velazquez, Eugenio (1817-1870)
Convicted by the inquisition, Second Half of the 19th cen.. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Convicted by the inquisition, ca 1860. Artist: Lucas Velazquez, Eugenio (1817-1870)
Convicted by the inquisition, ca 1860. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Burning witches at the stake, artwork C018 / 7095
Burning witches at the stake. 1883 engraving of witches being burnt at the stake during the Middle Ages

Alchemy and astrology, 19th century
Alchemy and astrology. 19th-century copy of an artwork for a scene from the 1670s satirical poem Hudibras by English poet Samuel Butler (1613-1680)

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"Witch Hunt: Unveiling the Dark Shadows of History" Step into the world of witch hunts, where fear and superstition reigned supreme. This captivating collection of historical portraits and illustrations takes us on a journey through the chilling era when accusations of witchcraft led to persecution, torture, and death. In Samuel Sewall's portrait, we glimpse a man adorned in his periwig and long coat, seemingly unaware that he would later play a pivotal role in the Salem Witch Trials. Little did he know that his name would forever be associated with one of history's most infamous witch hunts. Anneken Hendriks' engraving transports us to Amsterdam in 1571. Bound on a ladder, she faced her tragic fate as flames consumed her body. Her image serves as a haunting reminder of the countless innocent lives lost during these dark times. The woodcut illustration depicts another unfortunate soul accused of witchcraft perched upon a ducking stool. The methodical testing by throwing witches into rivers was believed to reveal their guilt or innocence—an absurd practice fueled by hysteria and ignorance. Sir J. Holt's portrait captures an enigmatic figure from this period—a judge who presided over numerous trials involving alleged witches. His stern countenance reflects the weighty responsibility placed upon him to determine guilt or innocence amidst widespread paranoia. Moving forward in time, Francisco Goya's powerful artworks depict scenes from both the Inquisition Tribunal and Procession of the Holy Office—grim reminders of religious institutions wielding authority over life and death in their relentless pursuit against perceived heresy. Pedro Berruguete's painting reveals Saint Dominic overseeing an Auto da Fe—a public spectacle where convicted individuals were subjected to punishment for their supposed crimes against faith. These events served as macabre theater designed to instill fear within society at large. Lucas Velazquez's poignant depictions portray individuals condemned by the Inquisition during different periods—their faces etched with despair and resignation.