Bewitched Groom c. 1544

print, woodcut

germany

quirky sketch

print

pencil sketch

sketch book

personal sketchbook

sketchwork

pen-ink sketch

woodcut

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

pencil art

fantasy sketch

This woodcut, created in 1544 by German artist Hans Baldung, depicts a bewitched groom, lying unconscious as a witch steals his horse. The work's dramatic composition, featuring a stark contrast of light and shadow, is typical of Baldung's style. "Bewitched Groom" is a captivating example of Baldung's interest in the supernatural, a theme he often explored in his art. The Minneapolis Institute of Art houses this print, showcasing its detailed depiction of the horse, the witch, and the unconscious figure.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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Hans Baldung brings us to a crime scene. The place is a stable, and the groom has been knocked out cold. Did the horse level him with a blow from its hooves' Did the witch cast a spell' Is the unicorn shield a clue' And what does the pitchfork pointing to the artist’s monogram tell us' Is the artist the victim of magic, or perhaps the mastermind behind it' Baldung leaves the story open-ended, so we get to solve the mystery however we want.