A Compendium of Viking Art brings together the visual record of the Viking Age (c. 800–1100 CE) in a single, comprehensive reference volume

Spread: Borre Style chapter opener (pp. 86–87) — Chapter title spread with large artefact photos on coloured backgrounds introducing Borre Style (c. 850–925); figure numbers visible.

Every page is built for quick comparison, close study, and hands‑on use—whether you’re sketching, researching, or crafting.

The material is arranged chronologically by style and cross‑referenced with origin and museum information, with numbered figures throughout that link to a back‑of‑book catalogue listing each artefact’s origin, inventory number, and current location—so you can trace motifs across time and place at a glance.

Created as a visual companion to The Anatomy of Viking Art—and fully useful on its own—the book reproduces all the historical animal‑ornament examples listed there, now collected in one richly illustrated resource.

Spread: Artefact photo + documentation drawing (pp. 42–43) — Photo of a carved post paired with a museum documentation drawing to show details not visible in the photo.

Spread: Artefact photo + documentation drawing (pp. 28–29) — Photo of a carved panel alongside its museum documentation drawing for linework clarity.

Who it’s for

• Tattoo artists, illustrators, and designers who need accurate visual references

• Researchers and academics looking for consolidated imagery with provenance

• Reenactors, makers, and Viking art enthusiasts seeking style‑correct details

• Anyone who wants a resource that works as both inspiration and documentation

Spread: Box brooch overview (pp. 14–15) — Right‑hand page shows all items at 1:1 with figure numbers; left‑hand page zooms in on a single brooch for a more detailed view.

Spread: Swords overview (pp. 138–139) — Paired sword pages showing hilt ornament; 1:1 detail imagery and small full‑length silhouettes at 1:10.

What’s inside

• Chronological chapters covering the full Viking Age (c. 800–1100 CE)

• 450+ images across all major styles: Broa, Oseberg, Borre, Jelling, Mammen, Ringerike, Urnes

• Photos of artefacts primarily from museum collections (primarily sourced from online collections)

• Documentation illustrations & reconstructions for clarity and comparison

• To‑scale presentations: many artefacts are shown at 1:1 (actual size) or in consistent scales; items not to scale are clearly marked NTS

• Figure numbers & cross‑references that tie images to a back‑of‑book catalogue with origin, inventory number, and museum/location info

• Clear credits and licensing notes (e.g., CC BY/CC BY‑SA when applicable)

Spread: Artefact + reconstructions (pp. 182–183) — Photo of the Hørning plank, a photograph of the reconstructed church at Moesgaard, and a colour reconstruction illustration of the plank fragment.

Pairs perfectly with

The Anatomy of Viking Art — This compendium includes images of all the historical animal‑ornament examples listed in Anatomy, making them ideal study partners: theory and breakdowns in Anatomy; consolidated visual references here.

Spread: Catalogue list (pp. 198–199) — Two‑column catalogue listing each figure’s origin, museum/inventory number, and image/illustration credits.

Specifications

• Pages: 208

• Images: 450+

• Styles covered: Broa, Oseberg, Borre, Jelling, Mammen, Ringerike, Urnes

• Period: c. 800–1100 CE

• Size: 17.8 × 25.4 cm

• Format: Ebook, paperback, or hardcover

• Language: English

• Published: 15‑11‑2024