Croquis des sorcières interpellant Macbeth 

This is a sketch by Luc-Olivier Merson, capturing a scene from Shakespeare’s Macbeth, focusing on Macbeth’s encounter with the witches. Observe the witches; they are not merely women, but rather figures of primeval sorcery. They invoke the ancient Fates and recall the Norns of Norse mythology, weavers of destiny who hold sway over human lives. Note how their gestures and incantations resonate with earlier depictions of magical rituals. Such imagery transcends time, recurring in various guises across cultures. The motif of the 'weird sisters' and their prophecy touches on our collective fascination with fate and hidden knowledge. This resonates on a subconscious level, as their image evokes feelings of dread, awe, and the irresistible pull of forbidden knowledge. The composition itself, with Macbeth gazing upwards toward the coven, is charged with psychological tension, underscoring his vulnerability to their influence. These motifs and the play itself—they are not static relics of the past but living symbols that resurface. They evolve, are reinterpreted, and continue to haunt our collective imagination.