The Witch of Endor as a Cavalier is a painting by RC DeWinter which was uploaded on October 24th, 2010.
The Witch of Endor as a Cavalier
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by RC DeWinter
Title
The Witch of Endor as a Cavalier
Artist
RC DeWinter
Medium
Painting - Digital Oils-paintography-photopainting
Description
Copyright 2010 RC deWinter ~ All Rights Reserved
Published in Issue 1 Volume 10, 2014 - the Halloween issue of Eye on Fine Art Photography Magazine.
A seminal figure in Western occult history, the Witch of Endor first appears in the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. She was summoned by King Saul to raise the prophet Samuel from the dead.
The Witch of Endor would today be described as a medium or seer, but as the legend evolved she was thought to be an actual witch who had mastery over the element of Air. The belief in the actual existence of witches and otherworldly beings grew over time, culminating in the rabid persecution and killing, for centuries, throughout Europe of those persons so identified.
The persistent English belief in the satanic power of witches was imported by the Puritans to early New England as well, and women and men accused of witchcraft and consorting with the devil were hanged and otherwise dispatched, notably in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
During the reign of Charles II of England (the Restoration), masques and other elaborate entertainments were extremely popular at court. Here we see a Cavalier from that period, costumed as the Witch of Endor, enjoying a pint
Third Place. Glamorous Evil Context - July 2017
Second Place: Witches and Wizards Contest - November 2016
Third Place: Anything Halloween Contest - October 2016
This painting has been FEATURED in too many groups to list.
Thanks to the group hosts for their encouragement and support.
Uploaded
October 24th, 2010
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Comments (32)
Pamela Williams
BOO! Congratulations your image has been awarded a HALLOWEEN SPECIAL FEATURE on the 1-Weekly All Star group homepage! Hope I didn't scare you;)
Sarah Batalka
Congrats on your 3rd place win in the Anything Halloween contest! What an awesome image!
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #2 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist. https://fineartamerica.com/groups/1000-views-on-1-image.html?showmessage=true&messageid=2783458
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations your creative and unique art work is featured in the "Out Of The Ordinary" group!
Deb Halloran
Gina, Congratulations on your 'Song Thread' win in the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery Group. Fantastic image with a very informative description. Well done! v/f
Doug Kreuger
Gina, Congratulations on your winning entry for the WFS Song Title Contest! Super photo effects and colorful description combined into one outstanding composition! Very well done! L&F
Nava Jo Thompson
RC--congratulations on being a winner in the WFS SONG contest! This is deserving of the win--voted
Randy Rosenberger
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to you for winning our PHOTO to match THE SONG TITLE, "thread" on our discussion page! It was voted on by jury members whom I have chosen, and they prefer their names to be anonymous! You have done a superlative job, on the matching of your lovely photo, with the relevancy of the song title! I am very happy for you and proud of your great accomplishments! Check out our HOMEPAGE, and the winning entries are just below SUPER FEATURES, AND JUST ABOVE REGULAR FEATURES! Forever, Elvis http://fineartamerica.com/groups/wisconsin-flowers-and-scenery.html
Doug Kreuger
Wow!! Frightfully stunning work Gina! I Love the suggested spiderweb effect—highly creative—and a great choice for the WFS Song Title contest! L/F
RC DeWinter replied:
Thanks Doug, the webs are actually ancient celestial sky maps. Glad you like it.
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