Macbeth og heksene 1908

"Macbeth og heksene" is a 1908 etching by Danish artist Oluf Hartmann (1879-1910). The artwork, now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a scene from Shakespeare's Macbeth, specifically focusing on the witches. The etching showcases Hartmann's signature style, characterized by bold lines and a focus on dramatic compositions. The small size (113 mm x 123 mm) of the work, reminiscent of printmaking's traditional intimacy, allows for a close, impactful encounter with the scene. The artwork's expressive qualities, especially visible in the swirling forms of the witches, contribute to the play's themes of the supernatural and its influence on human fate.