Framed oil on board (31.5 x 24 inches, when unframed)
In this painting we see the three prophesying witches on the left. They watch on from an earlier point in the play, observing the chaos they have helped precipitate in Macbeth's life. In the centre of the painting we see Macbeth, with Lady Macbeth whispering in his receptive ear. Only too willing to be influenced, he listens to Lady Macbeth's protestations. The couple stand in the moonlight, beyond good company and society. They both decide that King Duncan should be usurped and that Macbeth should replace him. King Duncan's castle is seen in the distance. The symbolic image of the king's crown hangs from a broken tree branch, disembodied from the head of any King. This is symbolic of Macbeth's ultimate reluctance to be king. Both he and Lady Macbeth are eventually haunted by their actions.
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Ref: Macbeth
Location: UK
Artist: Iain Will