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Fine Art Print : Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales -- The Friars Tale
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Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales -- The Friars Tale
Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales -- The Friars Tale, showing the corrupt Summoner, the Devil and the Widow. Date: 1845
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Canterbury Chaucer Corrupt Corruption Devil Good Horseback Narrative Poem Poetry Satan Tale Tales Widow 14th Summoner
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the captivating world of Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales with this exquisite fine art print from Media Storehouse. This enchanting illustration, hailing from 1845, depicts a scene from The Friar's Tale - a tale of corruption, deceit, and the supernatural. Witness the cunning Summoner, the mischievous Devil, and the unsuspecting Widow in this mesmerizing piece, brought to you by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Add a touch of literary history and timeless storytelling to your home or office decor with this stunning fine art print.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print depicts a scene from the "The Canterbury Tales" by the renowned English poet, Geoffrey Chaucer, specifically "The Friar's Tale." The image, dated 1845, showcases three central figures: the corrupt Summoner, the Devil, and the Widow. Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales," a collection of 24 interconnected stories, is considered a landmark work of Middle English literature. In "The Friar's Tale," the Summoner, a character known for his power to issue legal summonses, is portrayed as a hypocritical and greedy figure. Here, we see him in the company of the Devil, who tempts him with wealth and worldly pleasures. The Widow, who is depicted on horseback, is an innocent victim of the Summoner's deceit. In the original tale, the Summoner convinces the Widow to give him her ring as collateral for a loan, which he then loses. The Devil, taking advantage of the situation, appears to the Widow in disguise and offers to retrieve the ring for her, leading her into a dangerous and supernatural encounter. This intriguing print, with its vivid details and rich storytelling, transports us back to the 14th century, inviting us to explore the complexities of human nature and the power of narrative in Chaucer's timeless work.
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