Thor's Fight with the Giants

Why it's great

The mighty Norse god Thor swings his hammer at a crowd of giants in a stormy mountain scene, riding in his chariot pulled by goats. Mårten Eskil Winge painted this thrilling picture in 1872, based on Norse myths. It's one of the best-known paintings of Norse gods in Sweden. It's an action-packed fantasy.

🏛️ Part of history

The Viking Age (793–1066) — Thor swings his hammer at the giants in a story every Viking child knew.

👀 Look closer!

Thor has a big hammer. How many giants can you spot?

Where to see it

📍 NationalmuseumStockholm, Sweden

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Hang it on your wall

⬇ Hi-res download 3,062 × 4,429 px · 13.6 megapixels · prints up to about 10 × 15 inches at 300 dpi 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

Mårten Eskil Winge

1825–1896 · born in Stockholm · died in Enköping

Mårten Eskil Winge was born in Stockholm and became a leading Swedish history painter. He studied in Düsseldorf and Paris and painted subjects from Norse mythology. He died in Enköping in 1896.