Canvas Print : Demon & Horse Shoe
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Demon & Horse Shoe
A cottager nails a horse-shoe over his front door, thereby frustrating the Devil who is lurking nearby with evil intentions
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Media ID 4325045
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1840 Cottager Demon Devil Evil Folk Lore Horse Shoe Intentions Lucky Lurking Nails Nearby Shoe Superstition Frustrating
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the captivating tale of "Demon & Horse Shoe" into your home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This enchanting image from Mary Evans Prints Online depicts a cottager boldly defying evil with a simple horse shoe nailed to his door. Our premium canvas prints faithfully reproduce the intricate details and rich colors of this classic rights managed print. Transform any room into a gallery and relive the story of the cunning cottager with every glance. Order now and add a touch of folklore to your decor."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Cottager's Protection: The Legend of the Demon and the Horse Shoe" This image, circa 1840, depicts a quaint English cottage door adorned with a horseshoe, an age-old symbol of good fortune and protection against evil. According to a popular superstition, this simple act of nailing a horseshoe over the threshold was believed to frustrate the Devil, who was said to lurk nearby with malicious intentions. The origins of this belief are shrouded in history, with various folktales suggesting that the Devil, in a fit of jealousy or anger, had once stolen a horseshoe from a farmer. In retaliation, the farmer nailed the horseshoe to his door, rendering the Devil powerless to enter. The tradition of placing a horseshoe over the door then became a widespread practice, particularly in rural communities, as a means of warding off evil. The image captures the essence of this intriguing tale, with the horseshoe proudly displayed above the door, while the Devil, in the form of a menacing demon, is shown lurking in the shadows, his intentions thwarted by the cunning cottager's clever use of this humble and seemingly innocuous object. The horseshoe, with its distinctive shape and the iron nails securing it to the door, stands as a testament to the power of folklore and the enduring belief in the supernatural. This evocative photograph, drawn from the rich tapestry of history, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past and the superstitions that shaped the lives of our ancestors. It serves as a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope and the power to protect oneself against the forces of evil.
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