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.
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.
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