1002-043-"King Olav finishes with five ships" - Poster with matte paper in gallery quality

Product description

Drawn by: Halfdan Egedius, 1899

About the illustration:

"In the winter of 1019, King Olav Haraldsson stayed in Nidaros. He heard that Christianity was weak in the north, especially in Hålogaland, where many still held on to old customs. The following spring, he prepared with five ships and nearly three hundred men to head north. Along the way through Naumdølafylke and further towards Hålogaland, he held assemblies in each district, where he was accepted as king and the Christian law was read aloud. The punishment for violations was severe, and both powerful and ordinary men had to submit. Many chieftains hosted the king with feasts, and the journey became a procession to strengthen both the king's power and the position of Christianity. Furthest north, Hårek of Tjøtta received the king with a magnificent feast. Hårek was wealthy, powerful, and of royal lineage, and had long managed the king's affairs in Finnmark. At this meeting, he was made a lendmann, and Olav gave him the same land revenues that previous chieftains had had. The illustration shows the king's men working on the beach to prepare the ships, with smoke from a fire rising towards the sky.

The poster is printed on our exclusive age-resistant gallery-quality paper. The paper is offwhite, uncoated, and is the preferred choice for art enthusiasts who appreciate world-class quality.

Features:

• Paper finish: Matte, uncoated, natural white (offwhite).
• Acid-free: Alkaline papermaking with pH above 7 to prevent yellowing or discoloration over time.
• Optical brightening agents (OBA): Little or no brightening agents for an even natural white color and long-lasting color stability.
• Paper thickness: 250 gsm (110 lb) for images that preserve quality for many years to come.
• Available sizes: 6 sizes; in inches for USA and Canada, and in centimeters for the rest of the world. Sizes may vary slightly by region.
• Packaging: Robust wrapping ensures safe and secure delivery.
• Environmental impact: FSC-certified paper and frame, supporting sustainable production.
• Printing and delivery: Printed and shipped on request with no minimum order.