Norseman Collection

Viking ship at sea
Norsemen at sea following their raven pilot. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

ROLLO (c860-c931). Norse chieftain and Viking leader. Rollo and his fleet attack Paris, France, in 885 A. D
ROLLO (c860-c931). Norse chieftain and Viking leader. Rollo and his fleet attack Paris, France, in 885 A.D. Wood engraving, 19th century

NORSEMEN AND NATIVE AMERICANS. Norsemen trading with Native Americans on the east cost of North America, early 11th century A.D. Wood engraving, American, 1846

Sigurd kills the Dragon, Fafnir. Detail of wood panel of Hylestad Church, Norway
Sigurd kills the Dragon, Fafnir, wood panel of Hylestad Church, Norway, late 12th-13th century. Natural History Museum, Oslo

King Harald fighting a dragon, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus by Olaus Magnus (1490-1558)
CHT224868 King Harald fighting a dragon, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus by Olaus Magnus (1490-1558), published in Rome, 1555 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Italian School

Anglo-Saxons fighting the Vikings at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, 1066 (engraving)
7200977 Anglo-Saxons fighting the Vikings at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, 1066 (engraving) by Byles, William Hounsom (1872-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wreck of the Peninsular and Oriental Companys Steamer Tasmania, on the Monk Rocks, Corsica (engraving)
1594835 Wreck of the Peninsular and Oriental Companys Steamer Tasmania, on the Monk Rocks, Corsica (engraving) by English School

Variety of languages, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus
CHT224471 Variety of languages, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus by Olaus Magnus (1490-1558), published in Rome, 1555 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Italian School

Trade in Scandinavia, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus
CHT224470 Trade in Scandinavia, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus by Olaus Magnus (1490-1558), published in Rome, 1555 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Italian School

Russians and Finns fighting, illustration from Historia de Gentibus
CHT224469 Russians and Finns fighting, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus by Olaus Magnus (1490-1558), published in Rome, 1555 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Italian School

Scene of divination, illustration from Historia de GentibusSeptentrionalibus
CHT224897 Scene of divination, illustration from Historia de GentibusSeptentrionalibus by Olaus Magnus (1490-1558), published in Rome, 1555 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Italian School

De magicis mulieribus, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus
CHT224896 De magicis mulieribus, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus by Olaus Magnus (1490-1558), published in Rome, 1555 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Italian School

Meeting of Charles the Bald and Roruk the Norseman, Nijmegen, 870 (colour litho)
969067 Meeting of Charles the Bald and Roruk the Norseman, Nijmegen, 870 (colour litho) by Steelink, Willem II (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meeting of Charles the Bald)

The Norseman came (colour litho)
729910 The Norseman came (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Norseman came)

Norsemen besieging Paris in 885, 19th century (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT202836 Norsemen besieging Paris in 885, 19th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by Gagniet, Jules pseudonym for Gagne, Jacques (1820-64)(after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Fish monster, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus
CHT224867 Fish monster, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus by Olaus Magnus (1490-1558), published in Rome, 1555 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Italian School

Fishing in the Norwegian Ocean, illustration from Historia de Gentibus
CHT224895 Fishing in the Norwegian Ocean, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus by Olaus Magnus (1490-1558), published in Rome, 1555 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Italian School

Vikings carrying a boat to Russia, illustration from
CHT224467 Vikings carrying a boat to Russia, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus by Olaus Magnus (1490-1558), published in Rome, 1555 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Italian School

The Atlantic expedition of Leif Ericsson
LLM456933 The Atlantic expedition of Leif Ericsson by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Atlantic expedition of Leif Ericsson)

"London Bridge is Broken down"(litho)
3102194 " London Bridge is Broken down" (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " London Bridge is Broken down")

The first Icelandic colonists of America (engraving)
3101623 The first Icelandic colonists of America (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first Icelandic colonists of America)

Men drinking, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus
CHT224869 Men drinking, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus by Olaus Magnus (1490-1558), published in Rome, 1555 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Italian School

Capture of a town by fire, illustration from Historia de Gentibus
CHT224472 Capture of a town by fire, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus by Olaus Magnus (1490-1558), published in Rome, 1555 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Italian School

Norse Boats besieging Paris, from L Histoire de France racontee a mes
CHT157375 Norse Boats besieging Paris, from L Histoire de France racontee a mes petits-enfants by Francois Guizot (1787-1874) and finished by Guizot daughter, published by Hachette, 1879

Vikings Carrying a Boat to Russia, illustration from
CHT202835 Vikings Carrying a Boat to Russia, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus by Olaus Magnus (1490-1558), published in Rome, 1555 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Italian School

Man with a life ring, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus
CHT224866 Man with a life ring, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus by Olaus Magnus (1490-1558), published in Rome, 1555 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Italian School

Milking reindeers, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus
XIR224860 Milking reindeers, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus by Olaus Magnus (1490-1558), published in Rome, 1555 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Italian School

Danish Warrior (chromolitho)
3099955 Danish Warrior (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Danish Warrior. Illustration for one of a series of cigarette cards on the subject of British)

INVADING NORSEMAN, 1066
A Norman warrior in the invasion force of William the Conqueror Date: 1066

Orkney Islands KW17 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Orkney Islands KW17 2

Incident in the Siege of Paris: Defending the Bridge and Tower, (845), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Incident in the Siege of Paris: Defending the Bridge and Tower, (845) 1890. Vikings led by Ragnar Lodbrok, defeated Frankish king Charles the Bald and to sack and occupy Paris during Easter of 845

Siege of Paris by the Norsemen, (845), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Siege of Paris by the Norsemen, (845) 1890. Vikings led by Ragnar Lodbrok, defeated Frankish king Charles the Bald and sailed up the Seine to sack and occupied Paris during Easter of 845

The steam yacht Norseman. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Norseman

The Coming of the Northmen, 1913. Artist: Morris Meredith Williams
The Coming of the Northmen, 1913. The Viking invasions of Britain began with the raid on the island monastery of Lindisfarne in 793

On the Lookout for Northmen, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
On the Lookout for Northmen, 1882. Private Collection

A Bard Reciting to Northmen, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
A Bard Reciting to Northmen, 1882. Private Collection

The Norseman. From: Columbias Courtship: A Picture History of the United States, 1893. Private Collection

The Northmen in England, 1902. From Social England, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1902]

Paris besieged by the Normans, 885 AD, (1875). Artist: T Sherratt
Paris besieged by the Normans, 885 AD, (1875). The Normans occupied the northern area of France now known as Normandy in the latter half of the 9th century

Aerial view of a reconstructed Viking longboat, with the crew in historical costume. Date: circa 1930s

Noorduyn Norseman

Eucalyptus trees against morning clouds, Australia
Eucalyptus trees against morning clouds in blue sky, fall, Western Australia, Australia

Morning clouds and sun rays, Australia
Morning clouds and and strong sun rays in blue sky, fall, Western Australia, Australia

Norseman in Western Ausralia
Pano of gold mining town Norseman in Western Ausralia

VIKING SHIP, c1000 A. D. A Viking ship under oars and sail. Drawing by Harry Fenn, c1905
VIKING SHIP, c1000 A.D. A Viking ship under oars and sail. Drawing by Harry Fenn, c1905

NORSEMEN LANDING, c1000. Landing of the Norsemen in North America, c1000. After a drawing by John Steeple Davis, 1895

GREENLAND: VIKINGS. A Viking fighting with a pygmy or Eskimo of Greenland, and the landmark of Hvitserk. Color woodcut from Olaus Magnus Hisotria de gentibus septentrionalibus, Rome, 1555

Men drinking, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus by Olaus Magnus
KW260606 Men drinking, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus by Olaus Magnus (1490-1557) published in Rome, 1555

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"Norsemen: Masters of the Seas and Conquerors of Lands" Embarking on their mighty Viking ship, Norsemen set sail across treacherous waters, driven by a thirst for adventure and conquest. Rollo, a formidable Norse chieftain and Viking leader, fearlessly led his fleet to attack Paris in 885 A. D. , leaving an indelible mark on history. But the Norsemen were not just warriors; they were also skilled traders. In the early 11th century A. D. , they ventured to the east coast of North America, engaging in trade with Native Americans. This encounter between two distinct cultures was captured in a wood engraving from 1846, showcasing their mutual curiosity and exchange. Legends abound about heroic feats performed by Norse heroes like Sigurd. One such tale tells of Sigurd's epic battle against Fafnir the Dragon. The intricate wood panel from Hylestad Church in Norway immortalizes this momentous event, highlighting both bravery and mythical creatures intertwined. The influence of Norse mythology extended beyond battles against dragons alone. King Harald himself fought valiantly against these fearsome beasts as depicted in an illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus (1490-1558). This captivating woodcut transports us into a world where mortals challenge mythical creatures for honor and glory. However, not all encounters between Vikings and other civilizations ended in conflict or heroism. The Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066 saw Anglo-Saxons fiercely defending their lands against Viking invaders—an intense clash that forever shaped English history. Yet amidst tales of war and conquest lies evidence of tragedy at sea—the wrecked Peninsular and Oriental Company's Steamer Tasmania serves as a haunting reminder that even mighty vessels can succumb to nature's fury. Language diversity thrived among the Norsemen—a fact beautifully illustrated through various languages showcased in Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus.