Vinland Collection

Vinland Map, oldest map of Greenland and Northern America areas discovered by Norse, Vikings during their explorations
Cartography, 15th century. Vinland Map (circa 1440). Oldest map of Greenland and Northern America areas discovered by Norse (Vikings) during their explorations

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Leif Erikssen off the coast of Vineland in a Viking landing boat. Hand-colored photogravure of a 19th-century illustration

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Canada, Newfoundland, L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site. Only known Viking site in North America. Archaeological Norse village site. UNESCO. (Large format sizes available) Date: 17/02/2010

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Canada, Newfoundland, L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site. Only known Viking site in North America. Archaeological Norse village site. UNESCO. Date: 17/02/2010

Leif Eriksson Discovers America (oil on canvas)
OVR394360 Leif Eriksson Discovers America (oil on canvas) by Dahl, Hans (1849-1937); 50x75 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

First meeting between the Norsemen and the natives (litho)
3622413 First meeting between the Norsemen and the natives (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First meeting between the Norsemen and the natives)

In Vinland (litho)
3643807 In Vinland (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Vinland. Illustration for History of Our Country by Edwards Ellis (Francis R Niglutsch)

Leif Ericson discovers the shore of Vinland the Good, probably Newfoundland (engraving)
1127236 Leif Ericson discovers the shore of Vinland the Good, probably Newfoundland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Landing of the Norsemen (litho)
3622416 Landing of the Norsemen (litho) by Steeple Davis, J. (1844-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing of the Norsemen)

Vikings battling natives on the coast of Vinland
Freydis defends her fellow Norse settlers from Native Americans, or Skraelings, 1009. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Vikings discovering Vinland
Norse settlers Thorfin and Gudrida landing on Vinland. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Norse settlers in battle with New World natives
Viking expedition leader Thorwald fatally wounded by natives on the coast of Canada, 1002 AD. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Landing Of Northmen. The Northmen, Inhabitants Of Norway And Sweden, Claim To Have Been The Discoverers Of America. From The Book A Brief History Of The United States Published By A. S

Iceland, Reykjavik. Hallgrimskirkja built to resemble a mountain of basaltic lava, the national cathedral is graced on its front, city facing

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

Leif Eriksson (10th century) sights land in America, 1893
XTD68570 Leif Eriksson (10th century) sights land in America, 1893 by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo, Norway; Norwegian, out of copyright

Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador, L Anse Aux Meadows. Norstead Viking Village, replica of Norse boat house. Original Viking stone (aka rune) from Norway in front of building

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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

Settlement of Eriksson
The Pre-Columbian settlement of Leif Eriksson (the son of Eric the Red and father of Thorvald) in Vinland (L Anse aux Meadows site) rediscovered in 1960 by Helge Ingstad

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"Vinland: Unraveling the Norse Exploration of North America" Discover the captivating tale of Vinland, a land shrouded in mystery and adventure. At its heart lies the Vinland Map, an ancient artifact that unveils the earliest known depiction of Greenland and Northern America. Crafted around 1440 by unknown hands, this map serves as a testament to the audacious explorations undertaken by Norse Vikings. Leif Eriksson, a fearless Viking explorer, takes center stage in this epic narrative. In "Leif Eriksson Discovers America, " an oil on canvas masterpiece, we witness his historic arrival on these distant shores. The first meeting between Norsemen and Native inhabitants is immortalized in lithographs such as "First Meeting Between Norsemen and Natives" and "In Vinland. " These artworks offer glimpses into the cultural exchange that unfolded amidst uncharted territories. As Leif Ericson sets foot on what is believed to be Newfoundland today, an engraving titled "Leif Ericson Discovers the Shore the Good" captures his awe-inspiring encounter with this bountiful land. The bravery of Viking warriors battling natives along Vinland's coast comes alive through vivid depictions like "Vikings Battling Natives on the Coast of Vinland. " "Landing of Northmen, " a lithograph from 1885, sheds light on how Norwegian and Swedish settlers proudly claimed their discovery of America centuries before Columbus set sail. It stands as a testament to their indomitable spirit. Delve deeper into history with images portraying intense conflicts between Norse settlers and New World natives in works like "Norse Settlers in Battle with New World Natives. " These illustrations transport us back to a time when cultures clashed amid untamed landscapes.