Object numberOM-19185
DescriptionFourteenth-century statue of Saint Magnus 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 Magnus
Materialstone