Lightning Struck a Flock of Witches | William Holbrook Beard | 19th Century Size:A2 Landscape The painting invokes a sense

The painting invokes a sense of contemplation and the sublime

The sky is painted in a moody

This work embodies a sense of dynamic movement and the supernatural

infusing the scene with stillness and quiet awe

The painting shows the bustling harbour

Lightning Struck a Flock of Witches | William Holbrook Beard | 19th Century Size:A2 Landscape The painting invokes a sense"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