Melancholicat XII original a wise woman that could

a wise woman that could heal diverse illnesses and children taken away by fairy men and women

Zaragoza) was a Spanish healer in the 15th century who was condemned and executed by the Inquisition in 1498 after accusations of practicing witchcraft

5cm / 8x10in (picture size)

According to the humoral theory

Dacal belonged to a family that practiced healing in her rural community using medicinal plants and substances

Melancholicat XII original a wise woman that couldOriginal illustration Nib and ink and Archival ink pens on Arches cotton paper 300gsm 140lb 30x13. 5cm 11. 8x5. 3in (frame size) 14x10. 5cm 5. 5x4. 2in (picture size) 2023 Housed in a beautiful Florentine wooden gilt and enamel hand mirror.