Superstition Collection (page 22)

Trees in Superstition and Legend by Pauline Baynes
Illustration by Pauline Baynes depicting the various trees of legends and superstition

Kissing the Blarney Stone, Ireland
Kissing the Blarney Stone, Blarney Castle near Cork, Ireland. Date: late 19th century

Musicians armed with drums and cymbals accompany Lion dance performers during Chinese New Year in Kowloon Hong Kong CHINA, Hong Kong, Kowloon

Eddie Merton, superstitious stuntman, who always slept in a coffin on the night before a dangerous stunt. Seen here with a suitcase, helping to carry the coffin into his hotel. Date: 1971

At fortune tellers house. Engraving. Colored
At fortune tellers house. Engraving by Walla. L Illustration, 1885. Colored

Superstition / Throw Salt
If you spill some salt you must throw it over your left shoulder or else you will have bad luck Date: 1960s

Girl and Horseshoe
A girl stands in the snow holding a giant horseshoe to wish you a good New Year Date: circa 1905

Astrology & Superstition
ASTROLOGIA E SUPERSTIZIONE astrology admired, superstition scorned Date: 18th century

Leap-Year Monster
In Berry, central France, there is a monster who you should try not to see during Leap Year - for if you do, its sure to bring you bad luck Date: 1855

A bride getting ready for her wedding day. A page relating various wedding lore, including that a bride should put on her gloves with her back turned to the mirror. Date: c. 1912

Two diners pull a wishbone rather too energetically much to the amazement (or annoyance) of their waitress. Chicken, plates

Superstition - Ladders
Is walking under a ladder really bad luck? These London pedestrians seem to think! Date: early 1930s

Walking under a Ladder
Is walking under a ladder really bad luck? These pedestrians think so, doing their best to avoid a ladder! Date: early 1930s

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SEA MONSTER, 1555. One of the sea monsters once thought to dwell in the Sea of Darkness to the south and west of Europe. Woodcut from Olaus Magnus Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus, 1555

Ancient lava dragons born of fire from the Earths core
Born of fire from the Earths core, ancient lava dragons gather at a place no man has lived to see and talk about

FEBRUARY. Here they are cutting down trees for firewood. The English called February " Sprout-kele." Kele meant " kelewurt

A Shaman, sketch for Yermak Conquers Siberia, 1893 (oil on canvas)
BAL92132 A Shaman, sketch for Yermak Conquers Siberia, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Surikov, Vasilij Ivanovic (1848-1916); 25x23 cm; Krasnoyarskiy Kraevoy Musey, Krasnoyarsk, Russia; Russian

The Witches at the Sabbath (engraving)
XJF909345 The Witches at the Sabbath (engraving) by Baldung Grien, Hans (1484/5-1545) (after); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Quackery Unmasked, or Empiricism Displayed: Dedicated to Doctor Chiron, riding Master to Achilles
XJF867813 Quackery Unmasked, or Empiricism Displayed: Dedicated to Doctor Chiron, riding Master to Achilles, and Aesculapius, physician extraordinary to the Dead, 1748 (engraving) by English School

South American Indians drowning Spaniards to see if they are immortal (engraving)
XTD68823 South American Indians drowning Spaniards to see if they are immortal (engraving) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98); John Judkyn Memorial, Bath, Avon, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

Legend of the priest and people changed into were-wolves, from A Short History
KW392500 Legend of the priest and people changed into were-wolves, from A Short History of the English People by J. R. Green, published 1893 (litho) by English School

Harry Price (b / w photo)
XJF366823 Harry Price (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harry Price (1881-1948)

Medieval Herb Garden (woodcut)
XJF359000 Medieval Herb Garden (woodcut) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: image shows plants in the shape of humans)

Mother Shipton, engraved by John Scott, 1804 (engraving)
XJF354232 Mother Shipton, engraved by John Scott, 1804 (engraving) by Ouseley, William (1769-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ducking stool used in the 15th century, from The National and Domestic History
KW322638 Ducking stool used in the 15th century, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Hickman Smith Aubrey (1858-1916) published London, c.1890 (litho) by English School

Richard refuses to look upon the Holy City (engraving)
XJF311235 Richard refuses to look upon the Holy City (engraving) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: King Richard I (1157-1199) of England; ); English, out of copyright

Dendera Zodiac, engraved in 1802 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF294043 Dendera Zodiac, engraved in 1802 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Denon, Dominique Vivant (1747-1825) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Battle of Tolbiac and The Baptism of King Clovis, from Mirouer Historial de France
XJF294029 The Battle of Tolbiac and The Baptism of King Clovis, from Mirouer Historial de France, published in 1516 (woodcut) by French School

The Pope selling Indulgences from Passional Christi und Antichristi by
XJF294027 The Pope selling Indulgences from Passional Christi und Antichristi by Philipp Melanchthon, published in 1521 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Cranach

A True Draught of Eliz Canning, a satirical print on the story of Elizabeth Canning
XJF618974 A True Draught of Eliz Canning, a satirical print on the story of Elizabeth Canning, 1753 (engraving) by English School

The Holy Well, 1916 (tempera on canvas)
BAL425753 The Holy Well, 1916 (tempera on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 234x186 cm; National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland; eLiss Fine Art; Irish, out of copyright

Adventures in Asia, 1652 (engraving)
XJF3037895 Adventures in Asia, 1652 (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From De wonderlyke reizen)

It had the shape of a man more than 100 feet high... his mouth as big as a door
XJF3037894 It had the shape of a man more than 100 feet high....his mouth as big as a door, 1652 (engraving) by Dutch School

St Bernards mother dreams she is giving birth to a dog and St Bernard dreams
XJF3037835 St Bernards mother dreams she is giving birth to a dog and St Bernard dreams of the Nativity by Graf, Urs (The Elder) (1485-1528); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Dreamers True Friend, 1874 (engraving)
XJF3037834 The Dreamers True Friend, 1874 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dreamers True Friend)

The Dreamers Sure Guide, 1876
XJF3037828 The Dreamers Sure Guide, 1876 by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dreamers Sure Guide)

Macbeth and the Apparition of the Armed Head, Act IV, Scene I, from Macbeth
XYC282782 Macbeth and the Apparition of the Armed Head, Act IV, Scene I, from Macbeth, by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) c.1820 (w/c, wash, pen & ink on paper) by Craig

Dreams and Moles, titlepage, c. 1750 (woodcut)
XJF2920849 Dreams and Moles, titlepage, c.1750 (woodcut) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dreams and Moles, with their interpretation and Signification)

Tomb of Francois de Paris at Saint Medard, 1737 (engraving)
XJF2920828 Tomb of Francois de Paris at Saint Medard, 1737 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Book of Spirits (engraving)
XCF271086 Book of Spirits (engraving) by Barrett, Francis (fl. 1800) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Witchcraft, 1871 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF271082 Witchcraft, 1871 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Hand of Glory (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF250700 The Hand of Glory (litho) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: secrets merveilleux de la magie naturelle at cabalistique du Petit Albert; the right or left hand of)

The Witches Sabbath, c. 1515 (pen & ink and gouache on paper)
XIR171899 The Witches Sabbath, c.1515 (pen & ink and gouache on paper) by Baldung Grien, Hans (1484/5-1545) (studio of); Musee de l Oeuvre de Notre Dame, Strasbourg, France; German, out of copyright

BridgemanArt Full Collection
OneVisionArt BridgemanArt Full Collection

The Fortune Teller, 1631 (oil on copper)
XIR215173 The Fortune Teller, 1631 (oil on copper) by Velsen, Jacob van (fl.1625 - d.1626); 26x23 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: La Diseuse de Bonne Aventure; ); Dutch, out of copyright

TOWER OF LONDON: RAVENS. Children at the Tower. Illustration by Thomas Crane, 1880s

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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.