Title

Sorcerers painting by Nicholas Roerich

Creator

liamh2os

Description

This Art Nouveau painting by Nicholas Roerich by the title "Sorcerers" (1905) depicts three male figures in animal pelts, with spears and shields on site. It has been speculated that it may be a portrayal of a specific type of berserkers known as ulfheðnar.

Identifier

NM-00436

Date

2026-07-25

Temporal Coverage

Modern (Twentieth Century)

Viking Age (0750–1100)

Type

Artefact & Artwork

Artworks

Painting/ illustration

Subject

Painting / Illustration

Berserker

Rights

CC BY-NC 4.0