Poster Print > Arts > Art Movements > Medieval Art
Poster Print : Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales -- The Friars Tale
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
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
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 23215214
© Mary Evans Picture Library
Canterbury Chaucer Corrupt Corruption Devil Good Horseback Narrative Poem Poetry Satan Tale Tales Widow 14th Summoner
A3 (42 x 29.7cm) Poster Print
Bring the intrigue and mischief of Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales to life with our stunning poster prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, 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 beautifully detailed 1845 illustration. Elevate your home or office decor with a touch of literary history and intrigue. Order now and let the tales of Chaucer come alive in your space.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 30.6cm x 42.6cm (12" x 16.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Mary Evans Prints Online
> New Images August 2021
> Arts
> Art Movements
> Medieval Art
> Arts
> Literature
EDITORS COMMENTS
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.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.