The Sabbath of witches (1797-98) — Francisco de Goya
The Sabbath of witches (1797-98) is an artwork by Francisco de Goya. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- The Sabbath of witches (1797-98)
- Artist
- Francisco de Goya (Spanish, 1746 – 1828)
- Subject collection
- Legend & folklore
The mythology behind the named subject
This title points to witchcraft, magic, or enchantment. These themes occur across folklore and literature, so the title alone does not establish one specific myth or identify the figures in the scene.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with The Sabbath of witches (1797-98)
The portrait composition offers a vertical focal point. Consider a quieter wall beside a reading chair, or a space between windows where the artwork has room around its edges.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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