Superstition Collection (#6)

La Petite Lune, number 2, 1878_6_21 - Illustration by Louis Alexandre Gosset de Guines dit Gill (1840-1885)
ICA4936028 La Petite Lune, number 2, 1878_6_21 - Illustration by Louis Alexandre Gosset de Guines dit Gill (1840-1885): Paquerettes - Anticlericalism - Failure of the Church - Veuillot Louis

Stories from Lucian: Strange folk riding on fish (colour litho)
7180962 Stories from Lucian: Strange folk riding on fish (colour litho) by Murray, Charles Oliver (1842-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Strange folk riding on fish)

Bon presage - Good Omen - Shunkyo, Yamamoto (1871-1933) - 1931 - Watercolour on silk - Adachi Museum of Art
FIA5396869 Bon presage - Good Omen - Shunkyo, Yamamoto (1871-1933) - 1931 - Watercolour on silk - Adachi Museum of Art by Shunkyo, Yamamoto (1871-1933); Museum of Art, Adachi

Inside an Indian house, with a sorcerer in consultation near a sick person. Engraving by A
LSE4335516 Inside an Indian house, with a sorcerer in consultation near a sick person. Engraving by A.Paris, to illustrate the story " the Transcanadien et l Alaska" by E.Cotteau, in 1890

Amulets in the shape of human heads, forming the necklace elements. 4th or 3rd century BC (glass paste)
LRI4640334 Amulets in the shape of human heads, forming the necklace elements. 4th or 3rd century BC (glass paste) by Carthaginian (7th-3rd century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Cagliari

Book of hours, c. 1420-30 (tempera, gold and silver paint and gold leaf on parchment)
5242299 Book of hours, c.1420-30 (tempera, gold and silver paint and gold leaf on parchment) by French School, (15th century); 17.9x13 cm; J

Stories from Lucian: A talk with Homer in the Isles of the Blessed (colour litho)
7180970 Stories from Lucian: A talk with Homer in the Isles of the Blessed (colour litho) by Murray, Charles Oliver (1842-1923); Private Collection; (add.info)

Stories from Lucian: Fight with the fish folk (colour litho)
7180969 Stories from Lucian: Fight with the fish folk (colour litho) by Murray, Charles Oliver (1842-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fight with the fish folk)

Stories from Lucian: The kingfishers nest (colour litho)
7180963 Stories from Lucian: The kingfishers nest (colour litho) by Murray, Charles Oliver (1842-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: The kingfishers nest)

Punic art: ring decorating a Phenician amulet. 7th-5th century BC. Cagliari, Museo Archeologico Nazionale
LRI4640544 Punic art: ring decorating a Phenician amulet. 7th-5th century BC. Cagliari, Museo Archeologico Nazionale by Carthaginian (7th-3rd century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Cagliari

Witches moving in the air. Illustration by Angelo Jank (1868-1940) for Jugend, 1899 DR
GIA4794797 Witches moving in the air. Illustration by Angelo Jank (1868-1940) for Jugend, 1899 DR by Jank, Angelo (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Witches moving in the air)

Queen Catherine de Medicis (Caterina de Medici) (1519-1589) Queen of France with her astrologer to find out what press
XEE4177321 Queen Catherine de Medicis (Caterina de Medici) (1519-1589) Queen of France with her astrologer to find out what press is carrying on Thursday, November 7, 1577

Amulet of the Egyptian god Bes (fertility), 7th or 6th century BC (Glass paste sculpture)
LRI4640454 Amulet of the Egyptian god Bes (fertility), 7th or 6th century BC (Glass paste sculpture) by Carthaginian (7th-3rd century BC); Musee du Bardo, Tunis

The Hanged Man, tarot card from the Charles VI or Gringonneur deck (painted card)
XZL151596 The Hanged Man, tarot card from the Charles VI or Gringonneur deck (painted card) by Italian School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Justice, tarot card from the Charles VI or Gringonneur deck (hand painted card)
CHT166656 Justice, tarot card from the Charles VI or Gringonneur deck (hand painted card) by Italian School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Valkyrie, 1860
7231828 The Valkyrie, 1860 by Arbo, Peter Nicolai (1831-92); 100x85 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Arbo, Peter Nicolai (1831-92)); Photo © O. Vaering

Pixie standing and laughing
7231836 Pixie standing and laughing by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pixie stands and laughs malicious of the cat that standing on a barrel)

Creepy, Crawly, Rustling, Bustling, 1902
5671625 Creepy, Crawly, Rustling, Bustling, 1902 by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 44x58 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Det rusler og tusler rasler og tasler); Photo © O. Vaering

The mermaid
6340576 The mermaid by Sohlberg, Harald Oscar (1869-1935); 46x29 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Nokken, 1887 (w / c & ink on paper)
OVR358727 Nokken, 1887 (w/c & ink on paper) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

L administration de la justice dans la Russie Kievenne (Ukraine) (Administering Justice in the Kievan Rus)
FIA5375824 L administration de la justice dans la Russie Kievenne (Ukraine) (Administering Justice in the Kievan Rus). Sur la place publique, au temps du prince Iaroslav Vladimirovich

Nokken Fishing, 1907 (coloured pencil on paper)
OVR358721 Nokken Fishing, 1907 (coloured pencil on paper) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 61x48 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

The Witch Thurid cuts a charm on the log (litho)
7160322 The Witch Thurid cuts a charm on the log (litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Witch Thurid cuts a charm on the log)

WANDERING TRADES - THE CIARLATANO, 17th-18th century
7206381 WANDERING TRADES - THE CIARLATANO, 17th-18th century by Mitelli, Giuseppe Maria (1634-1718); (add.info.: Ciarlatano TRADES vendor of pozioni and antidotes against the poison of the snakes)

Trial of a witch (engraving)
7147978 Trial of a witch (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial of a witch. Illustration for Bildersaal Deutscher Geschichte)

The mermaid, 1896
6340577 The mermaid, 1896 by Sohlberg, Harald Oscar (1869-1935); 46.5x54.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Mans observation on a woman he admires (colour litho)
7150208 Mans observation on a woman he admires (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mans observation on a woman he admires, humorous card)

Water sprite fishing (Nokken), 1912
7176992 Water sprite fishing (Nokken), 1912 by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 67x50 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Urinating on a broom to protect against future misfortune (engraving)
7186108 Urinating on a broom to protect against future misfortune (engraving) by European School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Talisman. Peinture de Henryk Siemiradzki (1843-1902), huile sur toile, vers 1890. Art polonais, 19e siecle, academisme
FIA5330075 Talisman. Peinture de Henryk Siemiradzki (1843-1902), huile sur toile, vers 1890. Art polonais, 19e siecle, academisme. State Art Museum, Nijni Novgorod (Russie)

Macheski (Bielorussie). Les gens de la lune. Oeuvre de Nicholas Roerich (1874-1947), tempera et huile sur carton, 1915
FIA5341820 Macheski (Bielorussie). Les gens de la lune. Oeuvre de Nicholas Roerich (1874-1947), tempera et huile sur carton, 1915. Art russe, 20e siecle, symbolisme

Illustration to the The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish par Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
FIA5401098 Illustration to the The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish par Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942), 1933 - Colour lithograph - Museum of the Goznak, Moscow by Bilibin

Illustration to the The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish par Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
FIA5401095 Illustration to the The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish par Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942), 1933 - Colour lithograph - Museum of the Goznak, Moscow by Bilibin

Altar tabernacle for black magic used by Julie Thibault, maid of J. K. Huysmans (1848-1907)
CHT163090 Altar tabernacle for black magic used by Julie Thibault, maid of J. K. Huysmans (1848-1907) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Amulette; Amulet (engraving)
7194669 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Amulette; Amulet (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amulette; Amulet)

The Three Graces (colour litho)
7150463 The Three Graces (colour litho) by Regnault, Jean-Baptiste (1754-1829) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Three Graces)

Girl Leaping from Kiyomizu Temple, c. 1765. Creator: Torii Kiyotsune
Girl Leaping from Kiyomizu Temple, c. 1765. It was believed that if one were to survive a 13-metre (43-foot) jump from the stage, ones wish would be granted

Otafuku Throwing Black Beans to Chase Away the Demons on New Year's Eve... 1794/95. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku
Otafuku Throwing Black Beans to Chase Away the Demons on New Year's Eve (Senmen Otafuku zu), 1794/95

The Triumph of Death, c. 1562 (oil on panel)
XIR457 The Triumph of Death, c.1562 (oil on panel) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); 117x162 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: (for details see 69068-71 and 156438)); Flemish

Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (copper plate engraving)
BAL168975 Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (copper plate engraving) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 24.6x18.9 cm; Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest

The Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (engraving)
NUL114024 The Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (engraving) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Cabinet des Estampes et des Dessins, Strasbourg, France; (add.info.: The Christian knight)

Cats thrown into the bonfire in the Place de Greve, Paris
CHT163124 Cats thrown into the bonfire in the Place de Greve, Paris, during the night of the summer solstice, illustration from Le Bon Roi Henri by Abel Hermant (1862-1950)

"The Jury"from The Pilgrims Progress From This World
5615808 " The Jury" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) Illustration by Byam Shaw (1872-1919)

Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (engraving)
XIR159027 Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (engraving) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais, France; (add.info.: The Christian knight)

Mandala de Vajravarami the goddess dances (in the center) its name means "
JLJ4689120 Mandala de Vajravarami the goddess dances (in the center) its name means " adamantine laie". Tibet 19th century

Woman of radja jasingle sacrificing herself in the heart of the shah alem
JLJ4687326 Woman of radja jasingle sacrificing herself in the heart of the shah alem. Indian and Persian miniatures in " History of India from Tamertante to Orangreyb" by Niccolo Manucci

A witch in her laboratory preparing a magic potion, right a horn filled with magic herbs
GIA4703058 A witch in her laboratory preparing a magic potion, right a horn filled with magic herbs. Engraving of the 16th century by Unknown Artist

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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.