Lo Stregozzo: a female witch riding on an animal skeleton, preceded by two men and a boy on a goat blowing on a horn, another naked man behind carrying two bones 1510 - 1520

"Lo Stregozzo" is a dramatic engraving by Agostino Veneziano depicting a female witch riding a skeletal beast through a swamp. The scene is populated with figures including two men and a boy riding a goat, blowing on a horn, and a naked man carrying two bones. The artist’s skillful use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and atmosphere. The image is characterized by the artist's depiction of fantastical imagery, reflecting the anxieties of the time related to superstition and magic. Created between 1510 and 1520, the artwork is a prime example of the artist’s skill in capturing the darker side of human nature.