Lightning Struck a Flock of Witches | William Holbrook Beard | 19th Century Size:24"x18" The scene is rendered in

The scene is rendered in a dark

muscular dragon dominates the composition with outstretched bat-like wings

Objects like the discarded sword and pilgrim’s flask emphasize Christ’s path of sacrifice and spiritual journey

two human figures

exudes authority and defiance

Lightning Struck a Flock of Witches | William Holbrook Beard | 19th Century Size:24"x18" The scene is rendered in"Lightning Struck a Flock of Witches" by William Holbrook Beard, dating from the 19th century, presents a dramatic and chaotic scene. It depicts a group of witches caught in a tempestuous moment, struck by a bolt of lightning. The chiaroscuro technique is employed here, with the stark contrast between the darkness of the stormy sky and the bright, illuminating strike of lightning, highlighting the figures in distress. The witches are shown with