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Valdemar IV Atterdag (c. 1320-75) Holding Visby to Ransom, 1361, 1882 (oil on canvas)
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Valdemar IV Atterdag (c. 1320-75) Holding Visby to Ransom, 1361, 1882 (oil on canvas)
SNM128573 Valdemar IV Atterdag (c.1320-75) Holding Visby to Ransom, 1361, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Hellqvist, Carl Gustaf (1851-90); 200x330 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright
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Butin Invader Invading King Of Denmark Loot Looting Pillage Ransack Square
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This oil on canvas painting, titled "Valdemar IV Atterdag Holding Visby to Ransom, 1361" transports us back to the medieval era. Created in 1882 by Swedish artist Carl Gustaf Hellqvist, this masterpiece measures an impressive 200x330 cm and is housed in the National Museum of Stockholm. The scene depicted showcases a dramatic moment in history when Valdemar IV Atterdag, the King of Denmark from c. 1320-75, looted and invaded the city of Visby in 1361. The composition captures the chaos and destruction that ensued as his forces ransacked the streets and pillaged its architecture. Hellqvist's attention to detail is remarkable; every element within this square-shaped painting tells a story. The viewer can almost feel the tension as they witness Valdemar IV Atterdag seated on his throne amidst a bustling street scene filled with terrified citizens and soldiers carrying off their loot. Through this artwork, we are transported into a world where power dynamics were constantly shifting, kingdoms clashed for supremacy, and innocent lives were forever altered by war. It serves as a reminder of our shared human history – one marked by conquests and conflicts that have shaped our present-day societies. As we gaze upon this historical gem from Fine Art Finder's collection at Bridgeman Images, we cannot help but marvel at how art has preserved these significant moments for generations to come.
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