viking-illustrator: “Thor Fishing for Jormugandr” Original art inspired by the style of
viking-illustrator: “Thor Fishing for Jormugandr” Original art inspired by the style of Howard Pyle. Thor’s nemesis was the World-Serpent, Jormagandr–a sea serpent so large that it encircled the entire world. When Thor went fishing with the giant Hymir, the giant warned him against sailing too far, since the venomous serpent lurked beneath the waves. Thor, however, wanted exactly that, and so he baited his line with an ox head and cast it into the sea. Soon, the sea began to boil as Jormugandr emerged from the waves, Thor’s hook in his jaw. Thor reached for his hammer, but Hymir, fearful of both the serpent and the possiblity that their battle would start Ragnarok, cut the line, and Jormugandr sunk back beneath the waves. This piece was inspired by the great American Illustrator Howard Pyle, who is probably best known for his pirate illustrations. This piece was inspired in particular by his painting “Attack on a Galleon.” -- source link
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