Sorcery | Theodor Kittelsen | 1892 15th Century shadowy tones

shadowy tones

Bierkowska’s muted palette of greys and browns

in Melbourne

This print is an illustration titled "Destruction of Leviathan" by Gustave Doré

her figure silhouetted against the softly illuminated skyline

Sorcery | Theodor Kittelsen | 1892 15th Century shadowy tonesTroldskab (Sorcery), painted in 1892 by Theodor Kittelsen, is a darkly atmospheric work that captures the remnants of myth and legend. Within a shadowed cave lie ornate treasure chests, a dragons skeletal remains, and scattered symbols of mortality, while light and foliage stream in from the outside world. The contrast between the eerie interior and the glowing entrance evokes both mystery and the lingering presence of forgotten magic in the natural