Saul bij de heks van Endor 1718 - 1747

Andrew Lawrence created this engraving, *Saul bij de heks van Endor*, in the first half of the 18th century. The stark contrast between light and shadow immediately draws the eye, enhancing the dramatic tension of the scene. Lawrence masterfully uses line and form to depict the biblical episode of Saul consulting the Witch of Endor. Notice the composition, split into earthly and supernatural realms. Below, sharp, precise lines delineate the figures of Saul and his attendants, their postures conveying unease and desperation. Above, a swirling vortex of loosely etched lines forms the spectral figures summoned by the witch, creating a sense of chaos and otherworldliness. The witch, caught between these worlds, serves as a liminal figure, her outstretched hand acting as a focal point. Lawrence's technique captures not just a narrative moment, but the psychological and spiritual conflict inherent in the story. He is interested in the disruption of natural order and how art can represent such moments of crisis.