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Premium Framed Print : SALEM WITCH TRIAL, 1692. The witchcraft trial of the Reverend George Burroughs at Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692. Wood engraving, 19th century
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SALEM WITCH TRIAL, 1692. The witchcraft trial of the Reverend George Burroughs at Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692. Wood engraving, 19th century
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Media ID 7525472
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14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This wood engraving from the 19th century transports us back to one of the most infamous events in American history - the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. The image depicts the witchcraft trial of Reverend George Burroughs, a prominent figure during this dark period in Massachusetts' past. As we peer into the courtroom, we witness a scene filled with tension and mysticism. Reverend Burroughs stands at the center, his hands shackled by chains that symbolize not only physical restraint but also society's fear and discrimination towards those accused of witchcraft. Surrounding him are men and women, both colonists and puritans alike, who have been drawn to this spectacle out of morbid curiosity or perhaps genuine belief in supernatural forces. The artist skillfully captures the atmosphere of uncertainty as well as religious fervor that permeated Salem during these trials. The room is dimly lit, casting eerie shadows on faces etched with anxiety and suspicion. It serves as a stark reminder of how easily hysteria can grip even the most rational minds. This powerful print allows us to reflect on an unsettling chapter in our nation's past when innocent lives were lost due to superstition and ignorance. It serves as a cautionary tale against blind faith and reminds us to question societal norms that may lead to injustice. As we delve into this historical artifact courtesy of The Granger Collection, let it serve as a somber reminder that even within our own communities lies potential for darkness if we allow
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