Saul bei der Wahrsagerin von Endor 6 - 1857

"Saul bei der Wahrsagerin von Endor" (1857) is a drawing by the German artist Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld (1794–1872). The drawing is a powerful depiction of a biblical scene from the Book of Samuel, where King Saul seeks the advice of a witch in Endor. The witch summons the spirit of the prophet Samuel, who predicts Saul's impending defeat and death. Schnorr von Carolsfeld's masterful use of line and shading creates a sense of drama and tension, while the inclusion of a skeletal figure adds to the artwork's haunting atmosphere. The drawing is currently housed in the Städel Museum.