The Battle of Svolder

Why it's great

At the sea battle of Svolder in the year 1000, King Olav Tryggvason's famous ship the Long Serpent was surrounded by enemy ships. According to the sagas he leapt overboard rather than be captured. Otto Sinding painted it in 1883.

🏛️ Part of history

The Viking Age (793–1066) — At the sea battle of Svolder in the year 1000, King Olav Tryggvason's famous ship the Long Serpent was surrounded by enemy ships.

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 1,897 × 956 px · 1.8 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

Otto Sinding

1842–1909 · born in Kongsberg · died in Munich

Otto Sinding was a Norwegian painter born in Kongsberg in 1842, who studied in Munich. He painted dramatic mountain landscapes and scenes of folk life. He lived in Munich and in Norway. He died in 1909.