The young sorceress
Antoine Wiertz (1806 – 1865)
Antoine Wiertz (1806-1865) was a Belgian Romantic painter & sculptor famed for dramatic, monumental works exploring history, religion, and the macabre. A precursor to Symbolism, his unique style blends classical techniques with lurid imagery.
About this artwork
- Title: The young sorceress
- Artist: Antoine Wiertz
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Baroque
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Keywords: “symbolic painting” , wiertz sorceress , “ancient temple”
- Color hue: Warm Sunset Tones
- Topics: dark temple , ritual , torment
