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Inga Kongemor entrusts her son Hakon Hakonsson to the Birkebeiner chief Dagfinn Bonde, 1872 (oil on canvas)
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Inga Kongemor entrusts her son Hakon Hakonsson to the Birkebeiner chief Dagfinn Bonde, 1872 (oil on canvas)
5194190 Inga Kongemor entrusts her son Hakon Hakonsson to the Birkebeiner chief Dagfinn Bonde, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Wergeland, Oscar Arnold (1844-1910); 46x63 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Inga Kongemor betror sin sonn Hakon Hakonsson til Birkebeinerhovdingen Dagfinn Bonde.
Coat of arms of Varteig municipality featuring Inga of Varteig, mother of King Haakon IV
Inga of Varteig (Inga fra Varteig) (c. 1185 -1234) was the mistress of King Haakon III of Norway and the mother of King Haakon IV of Norway
The Birkebeins are celebrated for escorting the two-year-old Haakon Haakonsson, an heir to the Norwegian throne, to safety from Lillehammer to Osterdalen to Trondheim, a long lourney through mountains and forests.); Photo © O. Vaering
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This print captures a significant moment in history as Inga Kongemor entrusts her son Hakon Hakonsson to the Birkebeiner chief Dagfinn Bonde. Painted by Oscar Arnold Wergeland in 1872, this oil on canvas artwork measures 46x63 cm and is held in a private collection. The painting depicts Inga Kongemor placing her precious son into the care of Dagfinn Bonde, symbolizing the trust and hope she has for his protection. The scene takes us back to Norway in the thirteenth century when rebels known as the Birkebeins played a crucial role in safeguarding young Haakon Haakonsson, an heir to the Norwegian throne. Inga of Varteig, portrayed on Varteig municipality's coat of arms, was not only King Haakon IV's mother but also mistress to King Haakon III. This historical figure holds immense significance as she entrusted her child's safety to these brave warriors who embarked on a perilous journey through mountains and forests from Lillehammer to Osterdalen and finally Trondheim. The painting showcases elements such as horses, men with walking sticks or canes, and even a dog that add depth and realism to this royal family scene. It serves as a reminder of both the strength of familial bonds and the courage exhibited by those who fought against adversity during this tumultuous period in Norwegian history. Captured beautifully by photographer O. Vaering for Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, this print allows viewers to appreciate Wergeland's skillful portrayal while immersing themselves in an important chapter from Norway's past.
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