For those not satiated by the horror depictions of Halloween, a collection of prints at Ballarat Gallery is sure to raise the heckles.
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The artwork from some of history's most controversial figures has gone on display at the Art Gallery of Ballarat.
The work of Spanish painter Francisco Goya, German painter and print maker Albrecht Dürer, and Dutch painter and etcher Rembrandt are currently on display at the gallery as part of a campaign by the University of Melbourne.
Recently viewed at the university's Baillieu Library, Radicals, Slayers and Villains has hit the road and will be on display in Ballarat until mid January.
"We're pleased to be able to share these significant works with the communities of regional Victoria," University of Melbourne librarian and executive director of collections Philip Kent said.
"The artists featured in the exhibition have been instrumental in developing Western art.
"In these powerful works, viewers can expect to see themes including the place and role of the individual in society, the depiction of the human figure, the impact of violence, and death."
Special Collections Curatorial Assistant at the University of Melbourne Kerrianne Stone said this particular exhibition was drawn from a collection of European old master prints from the 15th century through to 1850 who challenged the status-quo.
"People are really interested in the work of artists from this era," she said.
"There are lots of works of images of beheadings, dragons and controversial figures."
Radicals, Slayers and Villians will be on display at the Art Gallery of Ballarat until January 18, 2015.