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Real story behind the curse of the 'Woman in the Rain' - the world’s most haunted painting

News - Jun 8, 2024
Real story behind the curse of the 'Woman in the Rain' - the world’s most haunted painting
Three buyers returned the painting due to perceived curses. Image Credits: Getty
Three buyers returned the painting due to perceived curses. Image Credits: Getty

The Cursed painting "Woman in the Rain"

The famous haunted painting "Woman in the Rain" is known worldwide, and everyone who owns it experiences strange phenomena.

The "Woman in the Rain" painting, the most mysterious in the world, has caused buyers to rush to return it due to its eerie haunted occurrences.

The "Woman in the Rain" was painted by artist Svetlana Telets.

The picture 'Woman in the Rain' is a globally renowned haunted painting with eerie occurrences. Image Credits: Getty
The picture 'Woman in the Rain' is a globally renowned haunted painting with eerie occurrences. Image Credits: Getty

In 2006, a female artist named Svetlana Telets was pondering ideas for her next piece. Suddenly, strange images appeared in her mind, compelling her to pick up her brush and create the painting.

It features dark tones and depicts a slender woman in black clothing, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, walking in the rain with an ambiguous facial expression, making it unclear if her eyes are open or closed.

Svetlana Telets completed the painting in less than five hours. Strangely, she felt as though a hand was guiding her throughout the process.

Svetlana Telets painted it in 2006, inspired by mysterious visions. Image Credits: Getty
Svetlana Telets painted it in 2006, inspired by mysterious visions. Image Credits: Getty

She named her creation "Lady Rain" and displayed it in her shop in Vinnytsia. However, this is where the troubles began.

A single businesswoman first purchased the painting.

She cherished it so much that she hung it in her bedroom. However, just two weeks later, the businesswoman called the artist, pleading for her to take the painting back.

The reason was that she always felt like someone was watching her, making it impossible for her to sleep.

Owners report dreams and sensations of the woman in the painting. Image Credits: Getty
Owners report dreams and sensations of the woman in the painting. Image Credits: Getty

She eventually took the painting down and locked it in a cabinet, but the sensation of being watched persisted.

The second buyer was a young man.

A few days after buying it, he returned the painting without asking for a refund, citing the same reason as the previous owner.

He reported that he dreamt of the woman in the painting walking around him every night. Even when awake, he felt her presence and could even hear her breathing.

This drove him to madness and filled him with fear.

Both buyers and the artist experienced hallucinations and paranoia linked to the painting. Image Credits: Getty
Both buyers and the artist experienced hallucinations and paranoia linked to the painting. Image Credits: Getty

Another man owned the "Woman in the Rain."

The third owner, a man who was initially skeptical and unaware of its history, quickly returned it after seeing the woman in the painting with white eyes everywhere. He also suffered severe headaches while in the room with the painting.

This incident attracted public attention, even involving the police, psychiatrists, and psychologists.

It was found that even Svetlana experienced hallucinations and paranoia after looking at the painting for too long. Some customers who viewed the painting in the shop also reported mental issues and discomfort.

While some believe the painting is cursed, others suggest jealousy or sabotage as explanations. Image Credits: Getty
While some believe the painting is cursed, others suggest jealousy or sabotage as explanations. Image Credits: Getty

Many believe the painting is demonic and cursed, but the artist disagrees and holds an optimistic view of it.

One widely circulated theory is that someone jealous of Svetlana's success mixed hallucinogenic substances into the paint. However, there is no evidence to support this.

The police decided to seal the painting to prevent further panic. It has been 18 years since the painting was created, and people still cannot understand the hallucinations it causes.

Authorities sealed the painting to prevent further disturbances, yet its mysteries persist after 18 years.
Authorities sealed the painting to prevent further disturbances, yet its mysteries persist after 18 years.

The "Woman in the Rain" remains a famous haunted painting.