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

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 framed 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. Four frame finishes — Black, Espresso, White, Natural — each bringing a different weight to the same haunting scene.

Product features

• Framed matte canvas — 18″ × 12″ horizontal format, 1.25″ canvas depth, 1.75″ frame depth
• Four frame finishes: Black, Espresso, White, Natural
• Greenguard Gold UL-certified latex inks — vivid, fade-resistant, safe for indoor display
• Cotton-poly composite canvas on FSC-certified radiata pine — sustainably sourced
• Sawtooth hanging hardware included — arrives ready to display
• Production tolerance ±1/8″

Dimensions

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 frame colours are available?
Four finishes: Black, Espresso, White, and Natural. Black and Espresso suit darker, moodier spaces; White and Natural work well in lighter, more minimal settings.

Is it ready to hang?
Yes — sawtooth hanging hardware is included. Fix the hook, hang the canvas, done.

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. 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. To find out more, read our article, The Wild Hunt: Odin, the Peterborough Sighting and the Ghosts of British Legend.

What materials are used?
Cotton-poly composite canvas on FSC-certified radiata pine, printed with non-toxic Greenguard Gold UL-certified latex inks. Safe, sustainable, and built for long-term display.

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

Is this suitable as a gift?
Yes — a considered gift for history readers, Norse mythology enthusiasts, folklore lovers, and anyone drawn to the atmospheric power of Britain's ancient legends. Browse the full Canvas Prints collection for more heritage wall art.

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

Warnings / Hazard: For adults only.

Care instructions: Dust gently with a clean, dry or lightly damp cloth. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.

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