Description

One day, according to a very old legend, the Devil sent his imps out to play, and the wind blew two of them all the way to Lincoln.  At first they were so awestruck by the splendour of the Cathedral that they were afraid to enter.  But soon, one imp plucked up courage, flew into the Cathedral where he tried to trip up the Lord Bishop, and to knock down the Dean, and teased the Vergers and Choir.  When he started to break windows the Angels told him to stop his wicked doings; he cheekily replied “Stop me if you can!”  Whereupon he was at once turned into stone, and made to sit for evermore in a cleft in the Angel Choir.

The Lincoln Imp is the best known of all the grotesque carved figures in the Cathedral.  Its half human, half animal form was probably meant to represent the devil – a popular theme for sculptors of the thirteenth century.  The stone figure of the Imp is about 12 inches high, and sits cross-legged high up between two arches on the north side of the Choir.

This greetings card features the Imp as painted by Lincolnshire artist Carl R. Paul.  The card comes with an envelope, is blank inside and measures 15cm x 10.5cm.

Carl is a Lincolnshire artist who paints iconic scenes from the county, primarily using acrylic and oil.  From his paintings he has produced a bespoke souvenir range for Lincoln Cathedral comprising Greetings Cards, Fridge Magnets, Coasters and Calendars.  He also supplies us a range of seasonal items including Easter Cards, Christmas Cards and Advent Calendars.

For more information and to see more of his stunning works that depict iconic Lincolnshire scenes and landmarks visit his website at www.carlpaulfinearts.co.uk