Jonathan Green is a renowned American painter known for his vibrant and captivating artworks. One of his prominent works is the painting titled "Black Beauty Fall Magic." This particular piece reflects Green's signature style of incorporating elements of nature and celebrating the beauty of the African American culture. "Black Beauty Fall Magic" depicts an enchanting autumn scene, with vibrant colors and detailed brushwork. The painting portrays a beautiful African American woman adorned in an elaborate costume, surrounded by a lush forest landscape immersed in fall foliage. The woman's attire emphasizes her beauty and elegance, with vivid colors and intricate patterns that symbolize the richness of African American heritage.
The woman's attire emphasizes her beauty and elegance, with vivid colors and intricate patterns that symbolize the richness of African American heritage. The artist's use of bold, warm hues, such as oranges, yellows, and reds, captures the essence of the season and infuses the artwork with a sense of joy and energy. The fall foliage is depicted in various stages of transformation, with leaves ranging from green to golden and deep crimson, creating a visually captivating and dynamic composition.
Cry Witch at Colonial Williamsburg
The polished wood gleams in the glow of flickering candles. It’s nighttime, and little moonlight breaks through the circular window panes in their cream-colored frames.
Several dozen visitors have gathered in the courtroom of Colonial Williamsburg‘s red-brick Capitol building to serve as the jury in a recreated trial of Grace Sherwood, the “Virginia witch”. In the dimness, their 21st-century garb is slightly shrouded, and the atmosphere seems at least a little like 1706.
A midwife who sometimes sported pants, Mrs. Sherwood did not remarry after her husband’s death in 1701. She was tried several times on charges like bewitching her neighbors’ crops. Then in 1706, a local farmer named Luke Hill accused the 46-year-old of practicing witchcraft and thus causing his wife to miscarry. On July 10 of that year, Mrs. Sherwood’s hands were tied, and she was thrown from a boat into the Lynnhaven River. Able to swim, Mrs. Sherwood untied her hands and rose to the surface — thus proving that she was a witch. (Drowning would have established her innocence.) Court records indicate that she spent seven or eight years in gaol as punishment.
Colonial Williamsburg’s mock trial takes place after this water test. Because she’s charged with a capital crime, the trial takes place in the Capitol, presided over by the Royal Governor. Her water test failure is presented as evidence of her guilt, as is the statement that her devil’s marks (birthmarks) did not bleed when punctured and testimony that she never takes Communion. Mr. Hill testifies that, after Mrs. Sherwood visited his farm, his “pigs began to act peculiar-like and die”.
Unfortunately for Mrs. Sherwood, defendants cannot be sworn, and anything she says in her own defense cannot be counted as evidence. On the other hand, there is no protection from self-incrimination. There is neither the presumption of innocence nor the recognition of the (derived) right to face one’s accuser. When the prosecutor declares that Mrs. Hill, appearing as a witness, is “afraid to be in the same room as the witch”, the Governor-judge directs Mrs. Sherwood not to look at Mrs. Hill and assures the witness that God will protect her.
Despite the fact that this trial mocked fundamental principles of Western justice, natural science, and common sense, Mrs. Sherwood was convicted 44-13 by the jury and sentenced to hang. (Your humble blogger was among the 13.) According to a CW guide, juries convict Mrs. Sherwood in about 80 percent of the mock trials. She is, however, entitled to appeal to the Governor.
In real life, history suggests that Mrs. Sherwood returned to her farm after serving her time in gaol and lived there until her death c. 1740. England’s last law against witchcraft was repealed in 1951.
On July 10, 2006, Governor Tim Kaine informally pardoned Mrs. Sherwood.
I fell in love with travel on a trip to Mexico when I was nine years old. Since then, I’ve travelled the globe from Israel to El Salvador. I’ve skied the Swiss Alps and hiked national parks like Acadia, Zion, Shenandoah, and Virgin Islands. I’ve marvelled at masterpieces in the Prado, the Uffizi, the Huntington, and the National Gallery of Art. I’ve stayed in a cabin on a mountaintop in Norway and on a kibbutz along the Sea of Galilee, and been kicked out of the Ritz at the Place Vendôme. I’ve taken cooking classes from New England to the Caribbean, and watched a chef prepare traditional shakshuka in the kitchen of his restaurant in Tel Aviv. I weave historical research and my personal experiences together in writing this blog. I hope you find it helpful. Read more …
Judge: Madam, you are speaking out of turn. Hold your tongue and sit you down. Proceed.
Jonathan Green's attention to detail is evident in "Black Beauty Fall Magic," as each element is meticulously rendered, bringing the painting to life. The woman's facial expression exudes confidence and grace, reflecting the resilience and beauty found within the African American culture. In "Black Beauty Fall Magic," Jonathan Green celebrates the beauty of nature and the African American culture, creating a harmonious synthesis of both. The painting encapsulates the vibrant colors of fall and the elegance of African American beauty, showcasing Green's unique artistic style and his ability to weave narratives through his artwork. Jonathan Green's "Black Beauty Fall Magic" reminds viewers of the power of art to transcend boundaries and capture the essence of a specific cultural experience. Through his brushstrokes and attention to detail, Green invites the audience to appreciate the beauty of the natural world and embrace the rich and diverse heritage of the African American culture..
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