Poster Print : Haakon Carried to Safety
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Haakon Carried to Safety
The year old royal child Haakon Haajonson, who will become Haakon IV is carried to safety across the snow to avoid rivals
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Media ID 619828
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Avoid Carried Haakon Heir Norway Rivals Safety Skis Spears 1205 Year
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating Haakon Carried to Safety poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back to the 13th century, depicting the daring rescue of young Haakon Haakonson, who would later become Haakon IV, King of Norway. Braving the harsh winter elements, his resolute guards carry the vulnerable royal child across the snowy landscape, shielding him from dangerous rivals. This historic moment is beautifully rendered in rich detail, making it an inspiring addition to any wall. Bring a touch of history and heroism into your home or workplace with the Haakon Carried to Safety poster print from Media Storehouse.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Haakon Haakonsson, the one-year-old heir to the Norwegian throne, is carried to safety across the snowy landscape in this evocative historical image. Dressed in fur and swaddled against the cold, the young prince is carefully balanced on the skis of his attendants as they make their way through the treacherous terrain. The year was 1205, and Haakon's life was in grave danger as factions within the Norwegian royal dynasty vied for power. Haakon's father, King Sverre Sigurdsson, had been assassinated just a few years earlier, leaving the young prince as the last surviving member of the old royal line. His mother, Ingeborg of Denmark, had taken refuge in the fortress of Hvitserk in southern Norway, where Haakon was born. But the castle was under siege by rival Norwegian nobles, who sought to seize the throne for themselves. In this moment, Haakon and his mother were making their escape through the snowy wilderness, pursued by their enemies. The skis and spears of the attendants were their only protection against the harsh elements and the danger that lurked behind them. The image captures the sense of urgency and peril that marked this pivotal moment in Norwegian history. Haakon's journey to safety was long and arduous, but he eventually reached the safety of the fortress of Bergen, where he was raised and trained to become Haakon IV, one of Norway's most celebrated kings. This historical print offers a glimpse into the dramatic events that shaped the Norwegian monarchy and the life of a young prince who would go on to become a legendary figure in Norwegian history.
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