Historical and Nature | Illustration by Becca Thorne

412th anniversary of Pendle Witch Trials depicted in digital linocut

Becca Thorne

UK

Two-layer digital linocut illustration commemorating the 412th anniversary of the Pendle Witch Trials, for BBC History Magazine. The illustration features Elizabeth Device with her supposed familiar, Ball, a brown dog her daughter Jennet accused her of conjuring to attack people. Jennet's testimony led to the execution of her mother, sister and brother, alongside seven others.

Keywords

History Linocut Countryside Figure Women Pets Scene Woodcut

About Becca

Butterflies and birds, field mice and bees – the artwork of English illustrator Becca Thorne hums with the authentic rhythm of nature. Cutting lino blocks and printing with colourful inks onto handmade paper, Becca’s deep connection with her subject comes through in every hand-crafted image she creates.

See full profile >

Want to discuss a commission?

Similar illustrations by Becca

An article called "From Prayer To Prairie" in University of Dayton Magazine

Poster design of Garden Birds of The British Isles

Winter countryside pheasant drawing for Christmas cards

Becca's latest news

Creative Threads

Becca Thorne's linocut Illustrations adorn the labels of John Arbon Textiles.

Creative Threads

Domaine Les Dryades

Tactile linocut illustrations by Becca Thorne are used to distinguish organic wine labels.

Domaine Les Dryades

Nutritious Earth

Printmaker Becca Thorne illustrates Nutritious Earth - a picture book to inspire children.

Nutritious Earth

Do you commission animation as well?

If so, we represent many outstandingly talented animators, creating gifs, explainers, characters, stop motion and motion graphics for TV, film, games and digital streaming in 2d and 3d.

AnimationX - America's Leading Animation Studios