The artwork titled “Two Witches,” created by Hieronymus Bosch between circa 1480 and circa 1490, is a pen-on-paper sketch that falls within the Northern Renaissance art movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 125 by 85 cm, and it is categorized under the genre of sketch and study. Currently, it is housed in the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen located in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork features two female figures, presumed to be witches, drawn in a rough and expressive manner, typical of Bosch’s distinctive style. The left figure is barefoot and appears more animated, holding what seems to be a spindle or a similar object and possibly sweeping the ground with what might be a broom. The figure on the right holds a more reserved posture, leaning slightly on a cane or staff, both figures are draped in simple, likely rough-textured garments. The scene exudes an eerie ambiance, accentuated by the fluid yet dark lines that delineate the characters’ forms and the sparse, yet effective use of detail. The background remains largely unembellished, drawing the viewer’s focus to the compelling interaction between the two figures.
