Leif Eriksson Collection

Leifur Eriksson Statue Highest Hill, Reykjavik, Iceland. Statue given to, Iceland by USA in 1930, sculptor Alexander Stirling Calder

Leif Eriksson discovers America, 1902 (oil on canvas)
5906502 Leif Eriksson discovers America, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Barth, Carl Wilhelm (1847-1919); 70x104 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Leif Eriksson oppdager Amerika); Photo © O. Vaering

Leiv Eiriksson discovers America. Artist: Krohg, Christian (1852-1925)
Leiv Eiriksson discovers America. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

Illustration of Viking Leif Eriksson talking to men as his crew build houses

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Statue of Viking mariner Leif Eriksson discoverer of North America in AD 1000 at his farmstead in the north of Iceland

Reenactor as sword-wielding Viking Erik the Red, the father of Leif Eriksson at the entrance to the family homestead in northern Iceland. (MR)

Leifur Erikkson and wife sailed to North America in AD1000 where she gave birth to the first European to be born in the New World. Window of the Lutheran Church of Akureyri, Iceland

Casting pagan idols in Godafoss Falls and proclaiming of Christianity as the national religion of Iceland in AD 1000. Window of Lutheran Church of Akureyri, Iceland

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Discovery of grapes by Leif Erikssons expedition, 1001 AD, leading to naming the new land Vinland. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Statue of Leif Eriksson, son of Erik the Red in Qassiarsuk, South Greenland, Polar Regions

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Leif Eriksson, the intrepid explorer, forever etched in history as the first European to discover America. In 1902, an oil on canvas masterpiece immortalized his groundbreaking voyage. Standing tall atop the highest hill in Reykjavik, Iceland, a statue of Leifur Eriksson serves as a testament to his remarkable achievement. Christian Krohg's artwork vividly portrays Leiv Eiriksson's historic encounter with Native Americans while his crew diligently constructs houses for their newfound settlement. The illustration captures the spirit of adventure and cultural exchange that defined this pivotal moment in history. In another corner of Iceland, a reenactor channels the fierce Viking warrior spirit embodied by Erik the Red, father of Leif Eriksson. With sword held high, he pays homage to these legendary figures who shaped our understanding of exploration and discovery. Leifur Erikkson and his wife embarked on a daring journey to North America in AD1000. It was there that she gave birth to their child - marking not only personal triumph but also establishing connections between two continents that would shape future generations. The casting of pagan idols into Godafoss Falls symbolizes an important turning point when Christianity became Iceland's national religion. This event echoes Leif Eriksson's own transformative experiences during his travels - embracing new cultures and ideas along the way. A statue dedicated to Leif Eriksson stands proudly amidst Qassiarsuk's breathtaking landscapes in South Greenland. As we gaze upon it today, we are reminded of this extraordinary man who defied boundaries and expanded horizons through sheer determination and courage. Leif Eriksson remains an enduring symbol of exploration and cross-cultural exchange - reminding us that even centuries ago, humanity had an insatiable thirst for knowledge beyond familiar shores.