1052-006- "Halvdan Svarte drowns in Røykenvik" - Framed canvas picture

Product Description

Drawn by: Erik Werenskiold, 1899

Snorre writes:

"Halvdan Svarte, father of Harald Fairhair, was a powerful petty king who ruled over large parts of Eastern Norway. One winter he was a guest at Helga the Hair-prude's farm Hermanrud, west of Randsfjorden. Helga, daughter of the chieftain Dag the Wise at Tingelstad, was known as a proud and powerful woman in Hadeland. When Halvdan continued with his retinue, he chose to take the path over the ice. The sun had thawed the surface, and at Røykenvik the livestock had been watered so that manure and warmth weakened the ice. When the king and his retinue passed, it broke. Horses and men plunged into the ice-cold water; some clung to the sleds, others were dragged down by panicked animals. Halvdan disappeared and drowned. When the body was brought to Ringerike, chieftains from Romerike, Vestfold, and Hedmark all wished to bury him in mounds to gain luck and good years. The solution was to divide the body into four: the head was buried in a mound at Stein in Ringerike, the rest distributed, and all the mounds were named Halvdanshauger. The picture shows the drama as the ice breaks – men and horses fight for their lives."

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Features:

• Canvas material: Stretcher frame made mainly of FSC-certified wood. The canvas is a blend of cotton and polyester, weighing 300–350 g/m² (110–130 lb) with a thickness of 350–400 microns.
• Premium quality: Our framed canvas prints use an advanced printing method and FSC-certified wood for sharp, durable images, with strict quality controls.
• Many different sizes: Available in 6 sizes. In inches (USA and Canada) and centimeters (rest of the world). Sizes may vary by region.
• Frame colors: Choose from black, natural wood, and dark brown finish.
• Sustainable wood: Made from FSC-certified poplar or pine from local suppliers.
• High-quality print: Sharp details and durable colors for stunning images.
• Packaging: Shipped in protective packaging for safe delivery.
• Hanging set: Included with each canvas, varies by country; included fittings for easy hanging.
• Orientation: Portrait or landscape.
• No minimum order: Printed and shipped on demand, with no minimum quantity required.
• Frame dimensions: The width (front of the frame) is 9–14 mm wide (0.35"–0.55"). Depth varies by region: 42 mm (1.65") in North America and 32 mm (1.26") in Europe. A 12 mm (0.45") gap between the canvas and the frame ensures the canvas fits well in the frame.