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Thor Battering the Midgard Serpent

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Title

Thor Battering the Midgard Serpent

Description

This oil painting by artist Henry Fuseli captures the epic battle of the Norse god of thunder, Thor, battling the great sea serpent Jormungandr- also known as the "Midgard Serpent" or the "World Serpent" for its ginormous size. This painting is a depiction of Thor and Jormungandr's final fight, set during Ragnorok.

Date

1790

Medium

Oil on canvas

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