The Four Witches (Four Naked Women)

This engraving features four nude female figures arranged in a tight, circular grouping within a shallow architectural space. The scene includes a skull resting near the women’s feet and a mysterious, globe-like object hanging above their heads, while a roaring fire is visible in the background to the left. The artist used fine, precise lines to define the anatomical forms and the interplay of light and shadow across the figures' bodies.

The work is widely regarded as a cryptic allegorical puzzle, likely referencing seasonal changes, the elements, or astrological influences rather than a literal depiction of witchcraft. Its enigmatic combination of human form and occult symbols places it at the intersection of early modern humanism and popular folk superstition.