Hervor's Death — Viking Shield Maiden Unframed Canvas Print | Peter Nicolai Arbo
18″ x 12″ (Horizontal) / 1.25"
£66.99
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Hervor's Death — Viking Shield Maiden Unframed Canvas Print | Peter Nicolai Arbo
£66.99
Hervor's Death — Viking Shield Maiden Unframed Canvas Print | Peter Nicolai Arbo
Peter Nicolai Arbo's Hervor's Death captures the last moments of one of Norse mythology's most defiant figures — the shield maiden Hervor, who took up her father's cursed sword Tyrfing and fell in battle defending her people. Arbo renders the scene with brooding drama: storm light, a warrior undone but unbowed, the weight of saga translated into oil and canvas. This museum-quality matte print brings that mythology to your wall in faithful, archival detail on a textured cotton-poly canvas stretched over a sustainable pine frame. Hang it unframed for a clean gallery look, or add a frame of your own choosing.
Product features
- 18″ × 12″ landscape format — ready to hang straight out of the box
- Matte cotton/polyester canvas with JONDO high-quality coating for crisp, painterly detail
- Printed with UL-certified Greenguard Gold non-toxic latex inks
- Sustainably sourced radiata pine stretcher frame (FSC-certified), 1.25″ depth
- Soft rubber dots and back-hanging hardware included
Dimensions
| 18″ × 12″ (Horizontal) | |
|---|---|
| Canvas width, in | 18.00 |
| Canvas height, in | 12.00 |
| Canvas depth, in | 1.25 |
Care instructions
- Wipe gently with a clean, damp cloth if dust gathers — avoid direct sunlight to preserve colour longevity
Frequently asked questions
Who was Hervor?
Hervor is one of the most vivid shield maidens in Norse saga literature — a woman who defied convention, claimed her father's cursed sword Tyrfing from his burial mound, and eventually fell in battle. Her story appears in the Hervarar saga ok Heiðreks and is one of the strongest historical cases for the shield maiden tradition in Norse culture.
Who was Peter Nicolai Arbo?
Peter Nicolai Arbo (1831–1892) was a Norwegian Romantic painter celebrated for his dramatic depictions of Norse mythology and Viking history. His works — including Hervor's Death and The Wild Hunt of Odin — remain some of the most iconic images of the Norse saga tradition.
Is this ready to hang?
Yes — back-hanging hardware and soft rubber dots are included, so the print can go straight on the wall without additional framing or mounting.
Is this available framed?
Yes — also available as the Hervor's Death Framed Canvas Print, ready to hang in your choice of Black, Espresso, White, or Natural frame.
Is this suitable as a gift?
Yes — a strong gift for fans of Norse mythology, Viking history, shield maiden stories, Scandinavian art, or anyone who appreciates dramatic historical painting with genuine storytelling behind it.
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Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Wipe gently with a clean, damp cloth if dust gathers. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve colour longevity.
The story behind the image: Shield Maidens of the Sagas — Fact, Fiction and the Fiercest Women of Norse Mythology.
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