The Painter and the Devil in Fryksände Church

Värmland · Sweden · Church

When the Devil was to be painted in Fryksände church, he tore the painter down twice — until the man threatened to make him seventy times uglier.

In the old church of Fryksände a painter was to depict the Devil and hell, but could find no peace for his work. Twice the Evil One is said to have come and torn him down. At last the painter threatened to portray him seventy times uglier than he truly was, unless he was left alone. After that, he was allowed to work undisturbed.

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Where is The Painter and the Devil in Fryksände Church located?

The Painter and the Devil in Fryksände Church is in Värmland, Sweden.

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