The Walnut Tree in Benevento | Giuseppe Pietro Bagetti | 1826 Ángel Zárraga Known for his elaborate cat

Known for his elaborate cat paintings

hinting at temptation and the lurking presence of self-destructive impulses

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

Monet uses soft

emphasizing the natural beauty of the figures and their surroundings

The Walnut Tree in Benevento | Giuseppe Pietro Bagetti | 1826 Ángel Zárraga Known for his elaborate catAbout 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