The Snake Pit | Art Print
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Design
Many songs and stories have already been written about the demise of the Viking hero Ragnar Lothbrok. Legend has it that Ragnar finally met his death at the hands of the Northumbrian King Aelle in England after being cast into a snake pit.
Beyond Ragnar, this form of death is found in other Germanic and European tales including those of Dietrich Von Bern and Gunnarr of Burgundy. Perhaps there is a link between this and Wyrmsele, a type of Anglo Saxon hell...
The Snake Pit is The Saxon Storyteller's take on this form of punishment and is available as a standalone print or as part of Matt's British History Print Series.
Material & Make
The artwork you will receive has been printed locally using high quality inks and paper to maintain integrity and quality of colour and image.
Your print will arrive on 250gsm uncoated art board and should be handled with care. It’s preferable to only touch the edges and we recommend mounting these in a frame behind glass.
About The Artist
The Saxon Storyteller is an illustrator known for his incredible ability to capture the character and theme of artifacts and historical figures. Reminiscent of Saxon and Viking iconography, his subject matter ranges from members of the lore (such as Ragnar Lothbrok) to those of Tolkien (like Gandalf and other members of the Fellowship). You may also recognize his work as the key illustrator of the Nordic Mythology Podcast, where his images appear unique to each episode and its content.
On Northern Fire, you can find the artwork of Saxon Storyteller on clothing, prints, and pins.
Size & Dimensions
A4 (210 x 297mm / 8.3 x 11.7 inches)