{"product_id":"the-wild-hunt-riders-of-the-storm-sky-canvas-print","title":"The Wild Hunt — Riders of the Storm Sky | Heritage Canvas Print","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Wild Hunt — Riders of the Storm Sky\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1127, the monks of Peterborough recorded something in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle that they struggled to explain. Hunters on black horses, black hounds, and a great stag — seen in the deer park at Peterborough in the dead of winter, heard before they were seen, gone before anyone could say what they were. The chronicler set it down as fact. This canvas takes that account seriously. Odin rides at the head of the Hunt — cloaked, on horseback — a goat and three black hounds pressing forward into the storm sky with him. Not myth dressed up as decoration. A documented sighting, rendered in deep storm blues and shadow greys on a matte surface that holds its mood in any light. The army that was never quite explained. Still moving. Still ahead of the weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatte stretched canvas — 18″ × 12″ horizontal format, 1.25″ gallery-wrap depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUL-certified Greenguard Gold latex inks — vivid, fade-resistant, and safe for indoor display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStretched on FSC-certified radiata pine — sustainably sourced and eco-responsible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft rubber dots on reverse to protect walls and prevent slipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging hardware included — arrives ready to display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction tolerance ±1\/8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e18″ × 12″ (Horizontal)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eWidth, in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e18.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eHeight, in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e12.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eDepth, in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e1.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust gently with a clean, dry or lightly damp cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use abrasive cleaners or solvents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of direct prolonged sunlight to preserve print longevity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Wild Hunt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Wild Hunt is one of the most enduring myths of northern Europe — a supernatural cavalcade led by Odin, riding through storm skies with hounds, spirits, and the restless dead. To encounter the Hunt was an omen: of war, of death, or of a world turned upside down. The legend persisted across Germanic, Norse, and British traditions for centuries, and the storms that carry it haven't quite stopped. Find out more in our article, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theshieldwall.store\/blogs\/news\/the-wild-hunt-odin-the-peterborough-sighting-and-the-ghosts-of-british-legend\"\u003eThe Wild Hunt: Odin, the Peterborough Sighting and the Ghosts of British Legend.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the design show?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOdin on horseback — a four-legged horse, not the eight-legged Sleipnir — leading the Hunt through a darkening storm sky, accompanied by a goat and three hounds. The composition is rendered in deep storm blues and shadow greys on a matte, non-reflective surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it ready to hang?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — hanging hardware is included and rubber dots on the reverse protect the wall. Fix the hook, hang the canvas, and it's done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this suitable as a gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — a considered gift for Norse mythology enthusiasts, Viking history lovers, fans of dark and atmospheric wall art, or anyone who appreciates legend rendered with a serious eye. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theshieldwall.store\/collections\/canvas-prints\" title=\"Canvas Prints | The Shield Wall\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanvas Prints collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for more heritage wall art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this available framed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the same design is available as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theshieldwall.store\/products\/the-wild-hunt-riders-of-the-storm-sky-framed-canvas-print\" title=\"The Wild Hunt — Riders of the Storm Sky | Framed Canvas Print | The Shield Wall\"\u003eT\u003cstrong\u003ehe Wild Hunt — Riders of the Storm Sky Heritage Canvas Print\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e gallery-wrapped at 1.25″ depth with hanging hardware included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Peterborough Chronicle sighting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1127, the monks of Peterborough recorded an extraordinary event in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle: a company of hunters on black horses with black hounds, riding through the deer park at night in the dead of winter. They described great stags alongside the riders and a noise that could be heard for miles. The chronicler believed what he saw. Modern historians have linked the account to the Wild Hunt tradition — and to Odin, who in northern European mythology leads the supernatural cavalcade through storm skies with hounds and the restless dead. This canvas depicts that ride: Odin on horseback, a goat and three black hounds beside him, exactly as the Chronicle suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEU representative\u003c\/strong\u003e: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct information\u003c\/strong\u003e: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999\/44\/EC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Made in the USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarnings \/ Hazard\u003c\/strong\u003e: For adults only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dust gently with a clean, dry or lightly damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop The Shield — Join The Fyrd — Claim Your Heritage!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Printify","offers":[{"title":"18″ x 12″ (Horizontal) \/ 1.25\"","offer_id":61009664377166,"sku":"28002270578749004787","price":66.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/0532\/5390\/files\/2344053662778653390_2048.jpg?v=1790718515","url":"https:\/\/theshieldwall.store\/products\/the-wild-hunt-riders-of-the-storm-sky-canvas-print","provider":"The Shield Wall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}