Uddrag af Knytlingesagaen om Knud den helliges udsendinge til Vendsyssel 1932 - 1935

"Uddrag af Knytlingesagaen om Knud den helliges udsendinge til Vendsyssel" is a 1932-1935 work by Danish artist Niels Larsen Stevns (1864-1941), currently in the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. The artwork features a handwritten page from a historical document, capturing the essence of a medieval saga. Stevns's use of this direct transcription exemplifies the art of historical documentation, offering a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in Danish history. The work's title, "Excerpt from the Knytling Saga about the sending of King Canute the Holy to Vendsyssel," provides historical context and invites viewers to engage with the written words and their significance within a specific historical context.