Superstitious Collection (#3)

Stories from Lucian: The Moon Folk surprised by the Cloud Centaurs (colour litho)
7180973 Stories from Lucian: The Moon Folk surprised by the Cloud Centaurs (colour litho) by Murray, Charles Oliver (1842-1923); Private Collection; (add.info)

Stories from Lucian: Approaching the City of Dreams (colour litho)
7180965 Stories from Lucian: Approaching the City of Dreams (colour litho) by Murray, Charles Oliver (1842-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Approaching the City of Dreams)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Superstitious People (colour litho)
3621889 Superstitious People (colour litho) by Emmerson, Henry Hetherington (1831-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Superstitious People)

The Tribute to the Victims of the Sea, On the Day of the Dead (colour litho)
2798602 The Tribute to the Victims of the Sea, On the Day of the Dead (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tribute To The Victims Of The Sea)

Wassailing the Apple Trees, 1840 (litho)
NAT133860 Wassailing the Apple Trees, 1840 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: success of the cider apple crop; ); English, out of copyright

Wedjat eye amulet (cornelian)
HSC241430 Wedjat eye amulet (cornelian) by Egyptian; Private Collection; (add.info.: used to ward off evil spirits; ); Photo eHeini Schneebeli; Egyptian, out of copyright

Predicting the future from reading coffee grounds, engraved by Charles William Sharpe
CHT223768 Predicting the future from reading coffee grounds, engraved by Charles William Sharpe (1818-99) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Crowley

Portrait of Lucina Brembati, c. 1523 (oil on canvas)
VLS76911 Portrait of Lucina Brembati, c.1523 (oil on canvas) by Lotto, Lorenzo (c.1480-1556); Galleria dell Accademia Carrara, Bergamo, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

The Lavandieres or the Night Washerwomen, illustration for Legendes Rustiques
CHT174652 The Lavandieres or the Night Washerwomen, illustration for Legendes Rustiques by George Sand (1804-76) 1858 (litho) by Sand

Amulet (engraving)
2805372 Amulet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amulet. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Squatting guardian-demon, Hebei province, Period of Division, 550-577 (dark limestone)
FSG325546 Squatting guardian-demon, Hebei province, Period of Division, 550-577 (dark limestone) by Chinese School, (6th century); 79x53.3x30.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

The Follet d Epnell, illustration for Legendes Rustiques
CHT174653 The Follet d Epnell, illustration for Legendes Rustiques by George Sand (1804-76) 1858 (litho) by Sand, Baron Dudevant Jean Francois Maurice (1823-89); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Mrs. Leslie Carter seated with a woman reading a crystal ball
MNY381349 Mrs. Leslie Carter seated with a woman reading a crystal ball, 1904 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Woodblock print showing Chinese door guardian God (colour woodblock print)
423583 Woodblock print showing Chinese door guardian God (colour woodblock print) by Chinese School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Tudor Wassailing (engraving)
NAT133857 Tudor Wassailing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: success of the cider apple crop; ); English, out of copyright

Peasants Fleeing (Witchcraft), c. 1640 (oil on wood)
3744365 Peasants Fleeing (Witchcraft), c.1640 (oil on wood) by Venne, Adriaen Pietersz. van de (1589-1662); 24.1x36.8 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Superstition in Russia, the Sect of the New Christians Invested and Dispersed by the Police (colour litho)
2798504 Superstition in Russia, the Sect of the New Christians Invested and Dispersed by the Police (colour litho) by Beltrame

Solomon Eagle, 1843 (oil on canvas)
SAG59076 Solomon Eagle, 1843 (oil on canvas) by Poole, Paul Falconer (1807-79); Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust, UK; (add.info)

Lord Henry Spencer and Lady Charlotte Spencer, later Charlotte Nares
HEH416340 Lord Henry Spencer and Lady Charlotte Spencer, later Charlotte Nares: The Young Fortune Tellers, c.1774-75 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 142.9x113.7 cm; Huntington Library

Albatross, pub. London 1810 (coloured lithograph)
955616 Albatross, pub. London 1810 (coloured lithograph) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840) & William (1769-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Picturesque Journey to India by way of China)

Dregs in the cup, 1838 (oil on canvas)
NYH149801 Dregs in the cup, 1838 (oil on canvas) by Mount, William Sidney (1807-68); 106.7x132.1 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American

Jean-Francois Ducis (1733-1816) Telling the Future of the Actor, Talma
CHT166650 Jean-Francois Ducis (1733-1816) Telling the Future of the Actor, Talma, by Reading the Lines on his Face, 1833 (oil on canvas) by Ducis, Louis (1775-1847); Comedie Francaise, Paris

The Lupeux, illustration for Legendes Rustiques
CHT174651 The Lupeux, illustration for Legendes Rustiques by George Sand (1804-76) 1858 (litho) by Sand, Baron Dudevant Jean Francois Maurice (1823-89); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Amulet of silver, Sweden (engraving)
3635898 Amulet of silver, Sweden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amulet of silver, Sweden)

Mary Tudor touches a scrofulous boy (pigment on vellum)
3744635 Mary Tudor touches a scrofulous boy (pigment on vellum) by English School, (16th century); Westminster Cathedral Library

The Witches Sabbath, 1636 (oil on panel)
FIA5406005 The Witches Sabbath, 1636 (oil on panel) by Heck, Claes Jacobsz. van der (1578-1652); 57 X 97 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

The Stanley Bicycle Show at the Agricultural Hall, some of the Novelties (engraving)
1042668 The Stanley Bicycle Show at the Agricultural Hall, some of the Novelties (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An eastern goddess sits in a garage in the village that wants to get rid of her. The Squire and villagers of Braunton, north Devon believe a curse is on the statue which is said to have been stolen

Rabbit Holding a Foot Keychain

Knock on Wood

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"Unveiling the Superstitious: From Ancient Egypt to Modern Times" Step into a world where superstitions reign, from the enigmatic etching of "The Knight, Death and the Devil" in 1513 to the whimsical illustration of werewolves in "Legendes Rustiques. " These glimpses into human fascination with the unknown take us on a journey through time. Intriguingly, even as early as 1405-1367 BC, ancient Egyptians held ankh symbols tightly, seeking protection and eternal life. The statues of Iwnit and Hathor showcase their belief in these powerful talismans. Similarly, King Akhenaton donned his double crown while clutching Heka and Wast - symbols representing magic and power. Fast forward to epidemic deaths in the 16th century when fear gripped societies worldwide. People sought solace in superstitious practices that promised safety amidst chaos. Little did they know that centuries later, Eddie Merton would emerge as a superstitious stuntman who found comfort sleeping inside a coffin before daring feats. A peculiar sight indeed - him sipping tea upright within his hotel room. But let's not forget William Heath Robinson's comical touch with "The Latest Spelling Test. " As students nervously faced their exams, he humorously highlighted how superstitions can infiltrate even mundane tasks like spelling tests. From ancient rituals to modern-day quirks, it seems humans have always been captivated by superstitions' allure. Whether it be seeking protection from evil forces or finding luck before daunting challenges – our fascination remains unchanged throughout history. So next time you catch yourself knocking on wood or avoiding black cats, remember that these age-old beliefs connect us to our ancestors' fears and hopes. Superstition may seem irrational at times but understanding its roots allows us to appreciate humanity's enduring quest for meaning beyond what meets the eye.