Norseman Collection (page 2)

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

VIKING SHIP, 10th CENTURY. A Norse fleet under King Olaf I Tryggvesson. Wood engraving, 19th century

VIKINGS: RAIDING. A Norse raid under Olaf Tryggvesson, c994 A.D. Wood engraving after a painting by Hugo Vogel

NORSE WARRIOR, 9th CENTURY. Woodcut, 16th century

ESKIMO OF GREENLAND and the landmark of Hvitserk. Woodcut from Olaus Magnus, Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus, Rome, 1555

VIKINGS PLUNDERING a monastery. Panel, 1883, by Lorenz Frolich

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

LEIF ERICSSON (c970-1020). Norse mariner. Leif Ericsson off the coast of Vineland. Oil on canvas by A.O. Wergeland

NORSE WARRIOR, 9th CENTURY. Woodcut, 16th century

VIKING SEA KING. A Norse sea king. Line engraving, 19th century

SIEGE OF PARIS, c887. Siege of Paris by Norsemen, c887. 19th century line engraving

VIKINGS: NORTH AMERICA. Norsemen discovering traces of human habitation. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

VIKINGS: NORTH AMERICA. Landing of the Vikings in North America. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

VIKINGS IN THE NEW WORLD. A rather extravagant 19th century idea of Norsemen celebrating their discovery of the New World. Wood engraving, 19th century

NORSEMEN: ROLLO, 885 A. D. Rollo (c860-c931) and his fleet of Norsemen attack the walled city of Paris in 885 A. D
NORSEMEN: ROLLO, 885 A.D. Rollo (c860-c931) and his fleet of Norsemen attack the walled city of Paris in 885 A.D. Wood engraving, 19th century

VIKING SHIPS, 10th CENTURY. Dano-Norwegian fleet of the 10th century. Wood engraving, 19th century

NORSE SHIPS, 1000 A. D. Norse navigators in Narragansett Bay (modern Rhode Island)
NORSE SHIPS, 1000 A.D. Norse navigators in Narragansett Bay (modern Rhode Island). Wood engraving, American, 19th century

NORSEMEN IN PARIS, 885 A. D. A fleet of Norsemen under the command of Rollo attacking the walled city of Paris in 885
NORSEMEN IN PARIS, 885 A.D. A fleet of Norsemen under the command of Rollo attacking the walled city of Paris in 885 A.D. Wood engraving, 19th century

LEIF ERICSSON (c970-1020). With his Viking crew at sea. Drawing, American, early 20th century

VINLAND: NORSEMEN, c1000. Norsemen discovering grapes in Vinland. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

NORSE SHIPS, 1000 A. D. Norse ships entering Boston Harbor: colored engraving, 19th century
NORSE SHIPS, 1000 A.D. Norse ships entering Boston Harbor: colored engraving, 19th century

NORSE SHIPS, c1000 A. D. Norsemen on the coast of America. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century
NORSE SHIPS, c1000 A.D. Norsemen on the coast of America. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century

KING OLAF, c994 A. D. A Norse raid under King Olaf I of Norway, c994 A. D
KING OLAF, c994 A.D. A Norse raid under King Olaf I of Norway, c994 A.D. Wood engraving after the painting by Hugo Vogel

VIKING SHIP. Flokko sending out ravens. Wood engraving, 19th century

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VIKINGS: GREENLAND. Discovery of Greenland by Eric the Red, 985 A.D. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

NORSE SHIPS, c1000 A. D. Norsemen off the coast of North America. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century
NORSE SHIPS, c1000 A.D. Norsemen off the coast of North America. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century

Yacht Norseman of New York. Date c1882

Ruins of ancient Norse settlement, Brough of Birsay, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

NORSE WARRIOR, 12th CENT. A Norseman going off to war. Detail of a mid 12th century Swedish tapestry

Vikings in the New World
Norsemen celebrating their discovery of the New World. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Fleet of Viking ships at sea. Hand colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Rollon of Normandie
ROLLO, DUKE OF NORMANDY Norse invader of France who, preferring the climate to that of the North, establishes himself in France

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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.