The Walnut Tree in Benevento | Giuseppe Pietro Bagetti | 1826 Ángel Zárraga But it’s the presence of

But it’s the presence of the wide-eyed

showing evil not as chaotic violence but as patient observation

before Klimt later reworked the composition and replaced it with a bluish-gray tone

Known for his elaborate cat paintings

The subject stands confidently

The Walnut Tree in Benevento | Giuseppe Pietro Bagetti | 1826 Ángel Zárraga But it’s the presence ofAbout the artwork: The Walnut Tree in Benevento (1826) by Giuseppe Pietro Bagetti depicts the legendary walnut tree that, according to medieval tradition, stood near the Italian town of Benevento and was believed to be the gathering place of witches. The legend, dating back to the Middle Ages, claimed that witches from across Europe met beneath its branches to perform nocturnal rituals, dance with demons, and pledge themselves to the Devil, making the