Object numberOM-19184
DescriptionEarly 15th-century statue of Saint Olaf from St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, discovered during restoration works in the 1840s. In Norwegian churches, St Magnus is often depicted alongside St Olaf, patron saint of Norway, reflecting his high status.
Photographed for Art UK Sculpture Project, March 2019.
Production periodmedieval
Subjectstatue
Collection PlaceSt. Magnus Cathedral
Object nameStatue, St Olaf
Materialstone