Companions of Fear | René Magritte | 1942 17th Century mystical scene depicts a Native

mystical scene depicts a Native American ritual centred on a blazing ceremonial fire

enhancing the atmospheric effect typical of Grimshaw's work

the Chevalier des Grieux

symbolically releasing disease into the water system itself

while Cimon's expression reflects gratitude and desperation

Companions of Fear | René Magritte | 1942 17th Century mystical scene depicts a NativeThe painting "Companions of Fear" by Ren Magritte, dating from around 1942, is a surreal composition that places owls, traditionally nocturnal and mysterious birds, within an incongruous daytime setting. Magritte's work often explores the boundaries between reality and the imagined, and in this painting, the owls are depicted standing on two legs and are oversized in comparison to the plant life around them, further enhancing the surrealistic quality