The Valþjofstaður Door, c. 1200 AD

A detail of the knight at the top of the Valthjofsstadir Door

A larger image of this Knight on the Valthjofsstadir Door (1.7MB)
A detail of the lower knight on the Valthjofsstadir Door

Photo by steini

National Museum of Iceland, Reykjavik. The Valþjofstaður door (circa 1200 AD): After having saved its life, the knight is followed by a lion. After the knight´s death the lion lies mourning on his grave.

Referenced on p.13 MAA - 396 - Medieval Scandinavian Armies (1): 1100-1300 by David Lindholm and Angus McBride
Carved wooden roundel from the church door at Valpjósstaóir in Iceland, made c.1200. The knight on the upper panel has a helmet with a nasal, cheek pieces and a neck protection. (National Museum, Rleykjavik)

Sigurd kills Regin, Hylestad stave church door, Norway, 12th century
Altar from Broddetorp Parish Church, Västergötland, Sweden, 12th century
Other Illustrations of Scandinavian Costume and Soldiers
Other 12th Century Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers