A Sorceress 1898

"A Sorceress" (1898) by John Duncan (1866-1945) depicts a woman in a black and gold robe standing in a lush, fantastical landscape. The image is full of symbolic elements, such as the three nude women in the background, suggestive of fertility, and the flowers with red petals and yellow centers, symbolizing life and death. The artist's use of vibrant color and flowing lines contribute to the dreamlike atmosphere of the painting, reflecting the Pre-Raphaelite movement, which emphasized emotional and symbolic content in art.