1001-001-"Domalde blotes" - Art poster

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Drawn by: Erik Werenskiold, 1899

About the illustration:

"Domalde, king of Uppsala, was according to Snorre known for a kingdom plagued by bad years. First, the Svear sacrificed oxen, but the crops failed. The next year they sacrificed men, but the hunger continued. When the third bad year came, they gathered the thing and asked the volvas for advice. The answer was that the king's life had to be given to the gods to gain fertility. The people then took Domalde and brought him to the court in Uppsala. The illustration shows the moment he lies on the sacrificial table, surrounded by men in ceremonial robes, while spectators watch in the background. According to saga tradition, his blood was given to the fields to break the curse. After the sacrifice, good years followed, and the event stood as a dramatic example of how the king's fate was woven into the people's survival. Domalde's death became a mythical image of the old belief that the king was the link between gods and humans, and that his life could be demanded as a last resort."

• Color intensity: Our 12-color printing technology delivers vibrant, accurate colors with impressive depth, far beyond standard 4-color inkjet technology.
• Paper finish: Smooth matte surface for a clean, glare-free display.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb), thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mil).
• Available sizes: Offered in various sizes to fit any space or frame.
• Eco-friendly materials: Printed on environmentally conscious, FSC-certified paper.

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