Burnt at the stake witches

Shakespeare’s witches haven’t always terrified audiences. For a century and more – from the late 17th to the early 19th centuries – actors played these parts for laughs. During the period in which Shakespeare became “the Bard”, the witches in fact brought a large dose of comedy to Shakespeare’s bloody tragedy. The origins of this surprising, but long-lasting, stage interpretation go back to 1664.

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Handmade vintage style wood wall plaque of a witch being burned at a stake by La Vie Execrable de Guillemette Babin Sorciere by Maurice Garcon. It is an ink transfer onto wood, stained, and sealed. There is a metal hanger and felt pads on the back so it is ready to hang. It would make a great gift for anyone that is into witchcraft or the dark arts! Dimensions: 8.75 inches wide, 11.75 inches high and 1 inch thick My technique: The ink transfer technique leaves a sketchy imperfect vintage…

Salem witches burned at the stake

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