Superstition Collection (#20)

The Frog Princess, 1901-1918. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
The Frog Princess, 1901-1918. Found in the collection of the V. Vasnetsov Memorial Museum, Moscow

Koschei the Immortal, 1917-1926. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
Koschei the Immortal, 1917-1926. Found in the collection of the V. Vasnetsov Memorial Museum, Moscow

Mikula Selyaninovich, 1917. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
Mikula Selyaninovich, 1917. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Khanty-Mansiysk

Eudoxia of Moscow (Study for frescos in the St Vladimirs Cathedral of Kiev), 1884-1889. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Illustration for the Folk Epic Vasili Buslaev, 1898. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
Illustration for the Folk Epic Vasili Buslaev, 1898. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Perm

Bogatyr, 1893. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
Bogatyr, 1893. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Perm

Illustration for the Fairy tale Vasilisa the Beautiful. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Illustration for the Fairy tale Vasilisa the Beautiful. Private Collection

On guard. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
On guard. Private Collection

Horseman. Artist: Karasin, Nikolai Nikolayevich (1842-1908)
Horseman. From a private collection

The Death of Grand Duke Oleg, before 1839. Artist: Bruni, Fyodor Antonovich (1800-1875)
The Death of Grand Duke Oleg, before 1839. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Ivan Tsarevich and Frog Princess, 1931. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Ivan Tsarevich and Frog Princess, 1931. From a private collection

The Devil, 1906. Artist: Feofilaktov, Nikolai Petrovich (1878-1941)
The Devil, 1906. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Flying Demon, 1899. Artist: Vrubel, Mikhail Alexandrovich (1856-1910)
Flying Demon, 1899. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Bogatyr, 1898. Artist: Vrubel, Mikhail Alexandrovich (1856-1910)
Bogatyr, 1898. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Thirty-Three Bogatyrs, 1901. Artist: Vrubel, Mikhail Alexandrovich (1856-1910)
Thirty-Three Bogatyrs, 1901. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The Demon downcast, 1902. Artist: Vrubel, Mikhail Alexandrovich (1856-1910)
The Demon downcast, 1902. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Horseman. Illustration to the poem The Demon by Mikhail Lermontov, 1890-1891. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Tsarevna (The Princess), 1887. Artist: Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilyevich (1862-1942)
Tsarevna (The Princess), 1887. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Simferopol

Fairy tale, 1921. Artist: Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilyevich (1862-1942)
Fairy tale, 1921. Found in the collection of the Regional I. Kramskoi Art Museum, Voronezh

Charles II touching a patient for the Kings evil, c1680 (1903). Artist: Frederick-Hendrik van den Hove
Charles II touching a patient for the Kings evil, c1680 (1903).The royal touch was a form of laying on of hands, whereby French and English monarchs would touch their subjects

The Sabbath, 16th century (1849). Artist: A Bisson
The Sabbath, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original manuscript illustration held by the Cabinet des Estampes, Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Beliefs and popular superstitions, 1493 (1849). Artist: A Bisson
Beliefs and popular superstitions, 1493 (1849). A 19th century version based on an original manuscript illustration in Liber Cronicarum at the Cabinet des Estampes, Bibliotheque Royale, Brussels

Beliefs and superstitions, 1493 (1849). Artist: A Bisson
Beliefs and superstitions, 1493 (1849). A 19th century version based on an original manuscript illustration in Liber Cronicarum at the Cabinet des Estampes, Bibliotheque Royale, Brussels, Belgium

Arrow-Head, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Hei-Tiki, 1923. Maori pendant. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Grotesque Figure, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Eye-Agate, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Book of Charms, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Tortoise, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Dorje, 1923. Symbol in Tibetan Buddhism. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Conch Shell, 1923. Ornament consisting of a conch shell set in metal, possibly gold, decorated with dragons. The shell has religious significance in both Hinduism and Buddhism

Food Charm, 1923. Stamp and impression of a religious symbol, possibly Hindu or Buddhist, showing a figure in the lotus position

Magic Nails, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Inscribed Amulet, 1923. Paper with text and locket designed to hold it. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Gnostic Talisman, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Fish, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Amulet-Box, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Necklace of Charms, 1923. Jewellery made from cowrie shells, ancient Egyptian pharaohs beard and kneeling figure, and a fish

The Bulla, 1923. Amulet given to babies in Ancient Rome, believed to protect against evil spirits. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Tusk, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Cornucopia, 1923
The Cornucopia or Horn of Plenty, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Frog, 1923. In Ancient Egypt, frogs sybolised life and fertility because they appeared after the annual inundation of the River Nile

The Buckle of Isis, 1923. Ancient Egyptian symbol thought to represent eternal life or resurrection. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Utchat, 1923. Ancient Egyptian symbol also known as the Eye of Horus. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Heart, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Tet, 1923. Letter or symbol found in several ancient alphabets. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Tau Cross, 1923. Ancient symbol which predates Christianity. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Solomons Seal, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

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"Unraveling the Threads of Superstition: From Wicker Man to Divine Amulets" Superstition, a captivating realm where belief and folklore intertwine, has long fascinated humanity. Like pieces of a puzzle scattered across time and cultures, various hints shed light on this enigmatic subject. The iconic UK One Sheet poster of "The Wicker Man (1973)" beckons us into a world where ancient rituals and pagan beliefs collide with modern sensibilities. A chilling reminder that they can still hold sway over our lives. In France, the notion that good wine brings luck takes center stage as the rugby team prepares to face their Irish rivals. With glasses raised high, they hope for fortune's favor on the field. Across borders in Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape, we glimpse an intricate tapestry woven with hidden meanings. Each proverb carries its own superstitious weight, reminding us that wisdom often hides behind seemingly ordinary words. A 4-Leaf Clover by Barde captures nature's lucky charm; its rarity symbolizing hope against all odds. As we stumble upon it amidst life's chaos, we dare to dream of serendipitous moments yet to come. Francisco de Goya's haunting masterpiece "Witches Sabbath" transports us deep into the heart of darkness where superstitions thrive unchecked. The artist invites us to confront our fears and question what lies beyond reason's grasp. Amidst Edinburgh's bustling Royal Mile stands St Giles Cathedral adorned with Heart of Midlothian paving stones mosaic – an emblematic tribute rooted in local lore. Stepping carefully upon these stones is said to bring good fortune or ward off ill fate for those who believe. Men-an-tol standing stones whisper secrets from ancient times when mystical energies were harnessed through sacred rituals. These silent sentinels remind us how deeply ingrained they are within human history.