The strong outline and stark contrasts, a reflection of sandys’ study of the work of albrecht dürer (1471–1528), contribute to the drama of this powerful image. The story illustrated is drawn from the scandinavian legend of the warrior-king harald harfagr (harold the fair). (see references). Date: 1862. Dimensions: composition: height: 7.2 in (18.4 cm); width: 4.1 in (10.6 cm) sheet: height: 7.5 in (19 cm); width: 4.5 in (11.4 cm). Medium: engraving on wood. Collection: Delaware Art Museum. Frederick Sandys - Harald Harfagr
