Tovenaars aan een tafel en de verschijning van een demon 1718

This 1718 etching by Dutch artist Bernard Picart, titled "Tovenaars aan een tafel en de verschijning van een demon", depicts a scene of sorcery. The central image shows four figures gathered around a table, engaged in a ritualistic act, with a demonic figure appearing above them. Picart’s etching is notable for its detailed and intricate depiction of the figures and objects in the scene, including the elaborate furniture and the swirling smoke emanating from the demon. The intricate, baroque-style frame surrounding the image adds to the sense of mystery and intrigue. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.