Superstition Collection (page 9)

Happy Year Postcard with Hourglass and Four Leaf Clover - Drawing, 1906
LSE4104120 Happy Year Postcard with Hourglass and Four Leaf Clover - Drawing, 1906 by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Witchcraft and black magic: "The Lord Robert III of Artois (1287-1342
XEE4161255 Witchcraft and black magic: " The Lord Robert III of Artois (1287-1342) enchanting John of Valois (John II, known as John the Good), son of King Philip VI

First Punic War - Publius Claudius Appius Pulcher (died around 240 BC
XEE4161741 First Punic War - Publius Claudius Appius Pulcher (died around 240 BC) before the Battle of Drepanum (249 BC) makes sacred chickens cast into the sea - First Punic War - Battle of Drepana

Sorcerer selling to sailors the winds locked in the three nodes of a rope - in "
XEE4148210 Sorcerer selling to sailors the winds locked in the three nodes of a rope - in " Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus" (History of the peoples of the North) by Olaus Magnus

Catherine de Medici, Queen Regent of France, consulting her astrologer, Cosimo Ruggeri, 1577 (colour litho)
5996222 Catherine de Medici, Queen Regent of France, consulting her astrologer, Cosimo Ruggeri, 1577 (colour litho) by Blanche

Advertisement for Sunlight soap showing the lines and features of a hand that enable a palm reader to predict someones
6030575 Advertisement for Sunlight soap showing the lines and features of a hand that enable a palm reader to predict someones future (chromolitho) by English School

Spouted Wine Vessel (He), 11th century BC (bronze)
5049841 Spouted Wine Vessel (He), 11th century BC (bronze) by Chinese School, Shang Dynasty (13th-11th century BC); 17.8 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Terror of the Peruvians during an eclipse of the moon, from
STC109013 Terror of the Peruvians during an eclipse of the moon, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, Volume I, plate 19, by Jules Ferrario, published c.1820s-30s (colour engraving) by Gallina

Title-page of a witch hunt pamphlet by Cotton Mather published in 1693 (print)
PNP377422 Title-page of a witch hunt pamphlet by Cotton Mather published in 1693 (print) by American School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cotton Mather (1663-1728)

The Hand of Glory (litho)
908269 The Hand of Glory (litho) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Main de Gloire); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Cards from a Tarot set, c. 1809 (hand coloured litho)
STC149884 Cards from a Tarot set, c.1809 (hand coloured litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Witchcraft in the 16th century, a Witch selling some philtres
CHT163098 Witchcraft in the 16th century, a Witch selling some philtres, from Histoire de France by Jules Michelet (1798-1874) c.1900 (colour engraving) by Bombled

Four tarot cards depicting The Lovers, The Chariot, Strength and The Hanged Man
BNP159935 Four tarot cards depicting The Lovers, The Chariot, Strength and The Hanged Man (coloured wood engraving) by French School; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eBibliotheque Nationale

Magic Circle, copy of an illustration from Dreyfacher Hollenzwang
STC202576 Magic Circle, copy of an illustration from Dreyfacher Hollenzwang by Dr Faustens, Passau 1407, Reproduced in Das Kolster Vol V, by J Scheible, 1845, used in a History of Magic

The Sefirotic Tree, from Oedipus Aegyptiacus by Athanasius Kirchner (1562
STC202550 The Sefirotic Tree, from Oedipus Aegyptiacus by Athanasius Kirchner (1562) illustrated in a history of magic published late 19th century (litho) by Italian School

John Wier (1516-88) copy of an illustration from De Lamiis Liber, Basel 1577
STC202524 John Wier (1516-88) copy of an illustration from De Lamiis Liber, Basel 1577, used in a History of Magic, published late 19th century (woodcut) by Swiss School

The Way in which Caribbean Priests Boost their Courage, from
STC88441 The Way in which Caribbean Priests Boost their Courage, from Religious Ceremonies and Customs, 1721 (engraving) by Picart

Chinese Merchants Consulting Fortune Tellers to Ensure a Safe Voyage
STC89238 Chinese Merchants Consulting Fortune Tellers to Ensure a Safe Voyage, illustration from a description of Embassies to China, 1690 (engraving) by English School

Indian Utensils and Arms, plate 48 from Volume 2 of
STC103865 Indian Utensils and Arms, plate 48 from Volume 2 of Travels in the Interior of North America, engraved by Du Casse, 1844 (aquatint) by Bodmer

Near Eastern amulet of a grasshopper (lapis lazuli)
HSC325661 Near Eastern amulet of a grasshopper (lapis lazuli) by Roman Imperial Period (27 BC-476 AD); length: 4.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; out of copyright

The Mother Superior is exorcised by Barre, illustration for the possessed of Loudun in
CHT184315 The Mother Superior is exorcised by Barre, illustration for the possessed of Loudun in Les Mysteres de la Science by Louis Figuier, 1886 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

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

The Knave of Cups, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336593 The Knave of Cups, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Ace of Cups, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336590 The Ace of Cups, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Knight of Swords, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336586 The Knight of Swords, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Knave of Coins, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336579 The Knave of Coins, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Nine of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336564 The Nine of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Two of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336575 The Two of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

German edition of the Lenormand French cartomancy deck: The Child, The Fox, The Bear
KJN336536 German edition of the Lenormand French cartomancy deck: The Child, The Fox, The Bear, The Star, published by Dondorf, Frankfurt, 19th Century (colour litho) by French School

The racemose Passionflower, Religious superstition
The racemose Passionflower, Passiflora racemosa, Religious superstition. Handcoloured lithograph by Dean and Munday after an illustration by Eliza Eve Gleadall from The Beauties of Flora

Tartar Woman making a Tsi, sacrificing the spirit of the door to prevent misfortune entering. Buddhist or Fo sect, Lao-Kiun

Imperial Horoscope of Louis XIV (1638-1715) by Michel Nostradamus (1503-66
CHT163914 Imperial Horoscope of Louis XIV (1638-1715) by Michel Nostradamus (1503-66) published by Francois Huart in Paris 1652 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

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)

Peasants attacking the balloon of Jacques Charles and the Robert Brothers after it came down at Gonesse
3648074 Peasants attacking the balloon of Jacques Charles and the Robert Brothers after it came down at Gonesse, 27 August 1783 (engraving) by German School

Credulity, Superstition & Fanaticism (engraving)
2905781 Credulity, Superstition & Fanaticism (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Credulity, Superstition & Fanaticism)

Middle Uruk eye idol, c. 3700-3500 B. C. (gypsum alabaster)
3617909 Middle Uruk eye idol, c.3700-3500 B.C. (gypsum alabaster) by Mesopotamian School, (4000-3000 BC); 6.5 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Wedjat Eye amulet (faience and aragonite)
3617906 Wedjat Eye amulet (faience and aragonite) by Egyptian, Third Intermediate Period (c.1069-664 BC); 6.5 long cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Doctor Faust (chromolitho)
3100707 Doctor Faust (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doctor Faust. Illustration for Las Supersticiones De La Humanidad by Jose Coroleu (F Seix, 1881)

The soothsayer Megistias predicts the fatal outcome of the battle of Thermopylae (chromolitho)
3100670 The soothsayer Megistias predicts the fatal outcome of the battle of Thermopylae (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Forum Transitorium, Rome (chromolitho)
3100669 The Forum Transitorium, Rome (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Forum Transitorium, Rome)

The death of Heracles (chromolitho)
3100655 The death of Heracles (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Heracles)

The judgement of Paris (chromolitho)
3100652 The judgement of Paris (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The judgement of Paris)

Isis, Ancient Eyptian goddess (chromolitho)
3100647 Isis, Ancient Eyptian goddess (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isis, Ancient Eyptian goddess)

The mummies of Setna and Ptahneferka playing dice for the magic book of Thoth (chromolitho)
3100646 The mummies of Setna and Ptahneferka playing dice for the magic book of Thoth (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rakshasas (chromolitho)
3100638 Rakshasas (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rakshasas. Demonic beings from Hindu mythology)

The Wandering Jew (chromolitho)
3100700 The Wandering Jew (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wandering Jew)

The Old Man of the Mountain (chromolitho)
3100698 The Old Man of the Mountain (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Man of the Mountain)

Transformation of the water spirit Melusine (chromolitho)
3100693 Transformation of the water spirit Melusine (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transformation of the water spirit Melusine)

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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.