Historical painting on New England's first witch execution, Margaret Jones

Maragret Jones, the first New England 'witch'

Medium: Linocut
Client: BBC History Magazine

Two colour linocut illustration for BBC History Magazine 'Anniversaries' feature, about Margaret Jones, the first woman executed as a witch in New England

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Butterflies and birds, field mice and bees – the artwork of English illustrator Becca Thorne hums with the authentic rhythm of nature. Cutting lino blocks and printing with colorful inks onto handmade paper, Becca’s deep connection with her subject comes through in every hand-crafted image she creates.
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