Finnish Mythology Collection

The Defense of the Sampo, 1910-1912. Creator: Alanen, Joseph (1885-1920)
The Defense of the Sampo, 1910-1912. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

Lennuk, 1910. Found in the Collection of Eesti Kunstimuuseum, Tallinn

Linda Carrying a Rock, 1917. Found in the Collection of Eesti Kunstimuuseum, Tallinn

Illustration to the national epic Kalevala. Creator: Karimo, Aarno (1886-1952)
Illustration to the national epic Kalevala. Private Collection.

The Lake Ruovesi, 1896. Creator: Gallen-Kallela, Akseli (1865-1931)
The Lake Ruovesi, 1896. Found in the Collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Lair of the Lynx, 1906. Creator: Gallen-Kallela, Akseli (1865-1931)
The Lair of the Lynx, 1906. Private Collection

Midsummer Night, End of 19th-Early 20th cen.. Creator: Taube, Eugen (1860-1913)
Midsummer Night, End of 19th-Early 20th century. Private Collection

The Forging of the Sampo, 1891. Creator: Gallen-Kallela, Akseli (1865-1931)
The Forging of the Sampo, 1891. Found in the collection of the Ateneum, Helsinki

Kalela in winter, 1896. Creator: Gallen-Kallela, Akseli (1865-1931)
Kalela in winter, 1896. Private Collection

Spring Night, 1915. Creator: Gallen-Kallela, Akseli (1865-1931)
Spring Night, 1915. Private Collection

Sampolaiva, Koru-Kalevala, 1922. Creator: Gallen-Kallela, Akseli (1865-1931)
Sampolaiva, Koru-Kalevala, 1922. Found in the collection of the Gallen-Kallelan Museo

Wilderness, 1892. Creator: Gallen-Kallela, Akseli (1865-1931)
Wilderness, 1892. Found in the collection of the Gosta Serlachius Fine Arts Foundation

The Fratricide, 1897. Found in the Collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

The Forging of the Sampo, 1893. Artist: Gallen-Kallela, Akseli (1865-1931)
The Forging of the Sampo, 1893. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

Ad Astra, 1894. Artist: Gallen-Kallela, Akseli (1865-1931)
Ad Astra, 1894. Private Collection

Woman in a Boat, 1924. Creator: Halonen, Pekka (1865-1933)
Woman in a Boat, 1924. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

The Short Cut, 1892. Creator: Halonen, Pekka (1865-1933)
The Short Cut, 1892. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

Spring Landscape, 1929. Creator: Halonen, Pekka (1865-1933)
Spring Landscape, 1929. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

Winter Landscape in Kinahmi, 1923. Creator: Halonen, Pekka (1865-1933)
Winter Landscape in Kinahmi, 1923. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

Girls Pushing a Boat, 1925. Creator: Halonen, Pekka (1865-1933)
Girls Pushing a Boat, 1925. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

The Kantele Player, 1892. Creator: Halonen, Pekka (1865-1933)
The Kantele Player, 1892. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

Sunset over a Lake. Creator: Gallen-Kallela, Akseli (1865-1931)
Sunset over a Lake. Private Collection

Playing the Kantele in a Peasant Cottage, 1868. Creator: Ekman, Robert Wilhelm (1808-1873)
Playing the Kantele in a Peasant Cottage, 1868. Found in the Collection of Suomen Kansallisgalleria

Lake on the Wilderness, 1895. Artist: Blomstedt, Vaino Alfred (1871-1947)
Lake on the Wilderness, 1895. Private Collection

Kaukola Ridge at Sunset, 1889-1890. Found in the Collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

Sun Kiss, 1917. Found in the Collection of Tartu Kunstimuuseum

Kalevipoeg, 1933. Found in the Collection of Tartu Kunstimuuseum

Vainamoinen, c. 1911
Va ina mo inen, c. 1911. Private Collection

View over Haikko, 1899. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

Ilmatar, 1860. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

Sea Landscape in Porkkala, 1896. Private Collection

Shepherd Boy from Paanajarvi, 1917. Private Collection

Kuolleitten virta, 1893. Private Collection

Lemminkainen at the River of Tuonela, 1920. Private Collection

Spring Shore, 1920. Private Collection

Breaking ice, 1916. Private Collection

Landscape of Sortavala, 1901. Private Collection

Pine tree by the shore, 1900. Private Collection

Joukahainens Revenge, 1910. Private Collection

Blooming apple tree, 1924. Private Collection

The Departure of Vainamoinen, 1896-1906. Found in the Collection of Hameenlinnan taidemuseo

Joukahainens Revenge, 1897. Found in the Collection of Turku Art Museum

Kullervo Rides to War, 1901. Found in the Collection of Suomen kansallismuseo, Helsinki

Vainamoinens Boat-ride (Vainamoisen venematka), 1905. Private Collection

Winter landscape, 1915. Private Collection

The Lair of the Lynx, 1908. Found in the Collection of Turku Art Museum

Sunset over Lake Ruovesi. Private Collection

The Defense of the Sampo, c. 1900. Artist: Gallen-Kallela, Akseli (1865-1931)
The Defense of the Sampo, c. 1900. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

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Finnish mythology, a rich tapestry of ancient tales and legends, has captivated the imaginations of people for centuries. From the mystical realms depicted in artworks like "Lennuk" by Joseph Alanen to the epic battles portrayed in "The Defense of the Sampo" by Akseli Gallen-Kallela, these artistic masterpieces bring to life the enchanting stories passed down through generations. Intriguingly, "Linda Carrying a Rock" symbolizes perseverance and determination as Linda's strength shines through her burden. Meanwhile, "The Fratricide" delves into darker themes, exploring the consequences of betrayal within mythical narratives. Gallen-Kallela's iconic piece, "The Forging of the Sampo, " transports us to an era where magical objects were created with great skill and power. Similarly captivating is his work titled "Ad Astra, " which invites us to gaze at celestial wonders beyond our earthly realm. Pekka Halonen's artistry takes us on serene journeys through nature with pieces such as "Woman in a Boat, " evoking tranquility amidst gentle waters. In contrast, his painting called "The Short Cut" captures a moment filled with anticipation and mystery. Halonen's landscapes also offer glimpses into Finland's changing seasons - from vibrant blooms in "Spring Landscape" to frosty beauty in "Winter Landscape in Kinahmi. " Additionally, his depiction of young girls pushing a boat showcases innocence and camaraderie against picturesque backdrops. Lastly, Halonen presents us with cultural significance through his artwork titled"The Kantele Player. " This traditional Finnish instrument holds deep roots within folklore and music traditions that have shaped Finnish identity throughout history. Through these captivating artworks spanning different periods and styles, we catch glimpses into Finland's mythological heritage. They serve as windows into a world where gods roamed alongside mortals while embodying timeless values still cherished today.