The Wild Hunt — Riders of the Storm Sky | Heritage Canvas Print

The Wild Hunt — Riders of the Storm Sky

In 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.

Product features

• Matte stretched canvas — 18″ × 12″ horizontal format, 1.25″ gallery-wrap depth
• UL-certified Greenguard Gold latex inks — vivid, fade-resistant, and safe for indoor display
• Stretched on FSC-certified radiata pine — sustainably sourced and eco-responsible
• Soft rubber dots on reverse to protect walls and prevent slipping
• Hanging hardware included — arrives ready to display
• Production tolerance ±1/8″

Size guide

Care instructions

• Dust gently with a clean, dry or lightly damp cloth
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents
• Keep out of direct prolonged sunlight to preserve print longevity

Frequently asked questions

What is the Wild Hunt?
The 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, The Wild Hunt: Odin, the Peterborough Sighting and the Ghosts of British Legend.

What does the design show?
Odin 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.

Is it ready to hang?
Yes — hanging hardware is included and rubber dots on the reverse protect the wall. Fix the hook, hang the canvas, and it's done.

Is this suitable as a gift?
Yes — 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 Canvas Prints collection for more heritage wall art.

Is this available framed?
Yes — the same design is available as the The Wild Hunt — Riders of the Storm Sky Heritage Canvas Print, gallery-wrapped at 1.25″ depth with hanging hardware included.

What is the Peterborough Chronicle sighting?
In 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.

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Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC

Country of origin: Made in the USA

Warnings / Hazard: For adults only.

Care instructions: Dust gently with a clean, dry or lightly damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.

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