What I mean is that during the 16 and 17th century European witchcraft trials, there were a lot of women accused and part of the reason was because the witch was typically portrayed as an old woman with a black cloak on a broom, with a black cat, pointed hat, and cauldron and such.

What are some of the places where this image originated? and
What are some of the sources where this image is clearly portrayed and had maybe even influenced the trials and accusations in the 16 and 17th century?