St Olaf Collection

Pikk jalg street at sunrise, Old Town, Tallinn, Estonia

View over the Old Town towards St Olafs Church at sunset, Tallinn, Estonia

View over the Old Town towards St Olafs Church, Tallinn, Estonia

Toompea Hill Lookout Point, view over the Old Town towards St Olafs Church at sunset, Tallinn, Estonia

View over the Old Town towards St Olafs Church at sunrise, Tallinn, Estonia

View over the Old Town towards St Olafs Church at dawn, Tallinn, Estonia

View over the Old Town towards St Olafs Church at dusk, Tallinn, Estonia

The Parish Church of St. Olave. Southwark. c1756. Artist: Benjamin Cole
The Parish Church of St.Olave. Southwark. c1756. The original St Olaves Church was dedicated to Olav Haraldsson (c 995-1030), an early King of Norway, and stood on Tooley Street near London Bridge

The Battle of London Bridge, 1014 (1913). Artist: Morris Meredith Williams
The Battle of London Bridge, 1014 (1913). The Saxon bridge was pulled down in 1014 by the Norwegian prince Olaf, who was aiding King Aethelred in regaining London from the Danes

Saint Olav at the Battle of Stiklestad, 1859. Artist: Arbo, Peter Nicolai (1831-1892)
Saint Olav at the Battle of Stiklestad, 1859. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

St. Olafs Norse church, Lunda Wick, built around 1200 and still used in 1785, graveyard has two memorial stones for Bremen merchants, who died in the 16th-century, Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland

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"St Olaf: A Timeless Icon in the Heart of Tallinn, Estonia" As the sun rises over Pikk jalg street, casting a golden glow upon the cobblestones of Old Town, one can't help but be captivated by the majestic presence of St Olafs Church. Standing tall and proud against the backdrop of this enchanting city, it is a true testament to centuries of history and unwavering faith. At sunset, from Toompea Hill Lookout Point, a breathtaking view unfolds before your eyes. The warm hues paint the sky as they dance across the rooftops towards St Olafs Church. Its spire reaches for the heavens as if trying to touch eternity itself. Dawn breaks over Tallinn, and with it comes another awe-inspiring sight. As darkness gives way to light, an ethereal glow envelops Old Town. From afar, you can see St Olafs Church standing like a guardian angel amidst this magical transformation. In dusk's gentle embrace, when shadows lengthen and whispers fill the air, St Olafs Church exudes an air of mystery and intrigue. Its silhouette against a fading sky tells tales untold - stories that have been whispered through generations. Beyond Estonia's borders lies Southwark in London where another Parish Church named after Saint Olave stands proudly since 1756. Benjamin Cole's artwork captures its timeless beauty - a reminder that Saint Olaf's legacy transcends geographical boundaries. History comes alive through art as Morris Meredith Williams depicts The Battle of London Bridge in 1014 - an event forever etched into Saint Olaf's storybook. It serves as a reminder that even during times of turmoil and conflict, his spirit prevailed. Peter Nicolai Arbo immortalizes Saint Olav at the Battle of Stiklestad in 1859; his brushstrokes capturing bravery and determination on canvas. This painting reminds us that strength often arises from the most challenging of circumstances.