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Nicholas Roerich · 1901

Why it's great

Viking-age traders, called Varangians, sail a dragon-headed ship into a Slavic harbor in this glowing scene. The Russian painter Nicholas Roerich, who loved ancient history, painted it in 1901.

🏛️ Part of history

The Viking Age (793–1066) — Viking-age traders, called Varangians, sail a dragon-headed ship into a Slavic harbor in this glowing scene.

Where to see it

📍 Location not recordedWe couldn't confirm where it hangs today. Museums sometimes move or lend paintings, so check the museum's website before you travel.

Hang it on your wall

⬇ Hi-res download 900 × 637 px · 0.6 megapixels This is the largest scan on Wikimedia Commons, which is fairly small for a big print. The museum that owns it may offer a larger one. File page & license ↗

Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:

💵 Budget Etsy ↗ Posters and simple prints from small sellers, usually the lowest prices. 🖼️ Mid-range Fine Art America ↗ Good printing on paper, canvas or metal, made to order, with framing options. 🏛️ High-end Meisterdrucke ↗ Museum-grade giclée prints on archival paper or canvas, the closest to the real thing.

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About the artist

Nicholas Roerich

1874–1947 · born in Saint Petersburg · died in Kullu

Nicholas Roerich was a Russian painter born in Saint Petersburg in 1874. He painted scenes from ancient Russian history and legend, designed ballet sets, and after the revolution left Russia, traveling through Asia and finally settling in northern India. He died in Kullu, India, in 1947.