Alf and Yngve. From The Ynglinga Saga
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Dimensionsh x w: Mått 59,2 x 62,2 cm h x w x d: Ram 65 x 85 x 3,5 cm
Inventory numberNMH 25/1917
AcqusitionGift 1915 "Konstvänner"
Other titlesTitle (sv): Alf och Yngve. Ur Ynglingasagan Title (en): Alf and Yngve. From The Ynglinga Saga
DescriptionDescription: The Yngliga saga was written in the 13th century by the Icelandic poet Snorre Sturlasson. Alf and Yngvi were two royal brothers with totally different temperaments. Alf was silent and stubborn and never joined in a battle, while Yngvi was a great warrior who was also easy-going and handsome. At the moment the sword rests in Yngve’s lap, but soon the two brothers will have killed each other.
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