{"product_id":"oluf-olufsen-bagge-1780-1836-yggdrasil-prose-edda-1847","title":"Yggdrasil Poster | Norse World Tree – Oluf Olufsen Bagge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eYggdrasil poster\u003c\/strong\u003e presents the world tree of Norse mythology in a historical illustration credited to the Danish engraver Oluf Olufsen Bagge. A branching tree, a circular landscape and a rainbow form a compact vision of the cosmos, reproduced here on a white background without the old printed caption.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYggdrasil Poster: The Norse World Tree\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe image rewards a closer look. The trunk runs down through the layered composition, linking the landscape above with the branching forms beneath. Muted green, ochre and soft grey colours give the illustration an old-book character, while the white background leaves breathing space around it. Hang this Yggdrasil poster in a study, reading corner or living room, or choose it as a gift for someone interested in Scandinavian roots and Norse stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Illustration and Its Publication\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe image is associated with the 1847 edition of \u003cem\u003eNorthern Antiquities\u003c\/em\u003e, which includes an English version of the Prose Edda. It is credited to Oluf Olufsen Bagge (1780–1836). The date 1847 refers to the publication, after Bagge’s lifetime; it should not be read as a claim that he created the image that year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYggdrasil is the world tree in Norse mythology. This poster offers a nineteenth-century visual interpretation of that tradition. It is a historical book illustration reproduced as modern wall art, rather than a surviving Viking Age image or a definitive diagram of the myths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose This Yggdrasil Print?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorse mythology through a historical world-tree illustration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCredited to Danish engraver Oluf Olufsen Bagge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite background with the old printed caption removed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive sizes, from 30 × 40 to 70 × 100 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium matte paper, 200 gsm, with a smooth, non-reflective finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArt reproduction poster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSubject\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYggdrasil, the world tree of Norse mythology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCredited artist\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOluf Olufsen Bagge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArtist’s lifespan\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1780–1836\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePublication context\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorthern Antiquities, including the Prose Edda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePublication year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1847\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHistorical caption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYggdrasil, The Mundane Tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCurrent presentation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite background; original printed caption omitted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePaper\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium matte paper, 200 gsm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade when you order; locally printed where possible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical delivery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNormally 2–5 business days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCentimetres\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApproximate inches\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 × 40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 × 16″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 × 50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 × 20″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 × 70 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 × 28″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 × 90 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 × 36″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 × 100 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 × 40″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasurements refer to the full poster. The space around the illustration may vary between formats. Larger sizes make the smaller visual details easier to explore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Historical Caption\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Yggdrasil, The Mundane Tree”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaption of the plate associated with Northern Antiquities (1847). The current poster omits this text.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Yggdrasil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYggdrasil is the world tree in Norse mythology. The illustration presents an artist’s visual interpretation of the mythological cosmos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is credited with the illustration?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe image is credited to the Danish engraver Oluf Olufsen Bagge (1780–1836).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the page mention 1847?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e1847 is the publication year of the Northern Antiquities edition associated with the illustration. Bagge died in 1836, so it is not presented as its creation date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this an image from the Viking Age?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a nineteenth-century illustration inspired by Norse mythology, reproduced as a modern poster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the poster include the historical caption?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This version has a white background and omits the old text beneath the illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat paper and sizes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe poster is printed on 200 gsm premium matte paper in five sizes, from 30 × 40 to 70 × 100 cm. A frame is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore More Nordic Stories\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair this Yggdrasil poster with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/viking-origins-poster-old-norse-linguistic-roots-infographic\"\u003eViking Words in English poster\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Norse%20mythology\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003emore Norse mythology prints\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn about Yggdrasil: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/snl.no\/Yggdrasil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eStore norske leksikon\u003c\/a\u003e. Publication catalogue: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wellcomecollection.org\/works\/m5xhw8xt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWellcome Collection, Northern Antiquities (1847)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hygge by Scandinavia","offers":[{"title":"30x40 cm \/ 12x16″","offer_id":63196801991043,"sku":"2637e66b-2a72-41da-87bc-8d52cf7970d4","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50 cm \/ 16x20″","offer_id":63196802023811,"sku":"5bb24e45-9e8b-4fbd-94d3-7efc656c8d38","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x70 cm \/ 20x28″","offer_id":63196802056579,"sku":"049fa408-b4e2-4eb0-9d93-a8d8aef32b53","price":39.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x90 cm \/ 24x36″","offer_id":63196802089347,"sku":"06333273-fa97-4b41-a186-a140335b7bac","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70x100 cm \/ 28x40″","offer_id":63196802122115,"sku":"918b8736-c2bb-4786-bf66-6dbe7e671337","price":49.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/8640\/8323\/files\/yggdrasil-world-tree-poster-oluf-bagge-70x100.webp?v=1793608036","url":"https:\/\/hyggebyscandinavia.com\/products\/oluf-olufsen-bagge-1780-1836-yggdrasil-prose-edda-1847","provider":"Hygge by Scandinavia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}