Urnes Stave Church

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This is a scan of the portal of Urnes Stave Church (Norwegian: Urnes stavkyrkje) is a 12th-century stave church at Ornes, along the Lustrafjorden in the municipality of Luster in Vestland county, Norway.The portal has been scanned at the SMK where a plaster cast of the original portal, along with other parts of the same Church, is kept.  The original is located in the western part of Norway, near the Sognefjord and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The portal is intricately carved with knotwork and animal figures, showcasing the skilled craftsmanship of the time. The portal serves as an entrance to the church and is considered a masterpiece of stave church art, showcasing the fusion of Viking and Christian traditions in Norway's history.You can read more about it here.

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SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst
The Statens Museum for Kunst (National Art Museum of Denmark) was founded in 1849 when the Danish royal collections became property of the people. Today we at SMK want to contribute to building a more creative and reflective society that values its history and cherishes difference.

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