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Johannes Skraastad

Illustration — Christ on the cross between Mary and John altarpiece by Johannes Skraastad, Vallset church, 1686 Johannes Skraastad (1648–1700) was a Norwegian artist from Vang. He carved a number of well-known altar pieces and pulpits, many of which can still be seen today. Skraastad is best known for carving the altar pieces in Våler Church, Øvre Rendal Church, Folldal Church, Elverum Church, Veldre Church, Tomter Church, and Hof Church as well as the pulpit at Romedal Church.

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Johannes Skraastad

Altertavla i Vallset kirke er fra 1721 og er antagelig laget av Johannes Larsen Skraastad, Vang.

Ole Erik Ruud · Public domain

Born
1648 · Vang Municipality.
Died
1700 · Vang Municipality.
Nationality
Norway
Occupation
artist · sculptor · wood carver

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Illustration — Christ on the cross between Mary and John altarpiece by Johannes Skraastad, Vallset church, 1686 Johannes Skraastad (1648–1700) was a Norwegian artist from Vang. He carved a number of well-known altar pieces and pulpits, many of which can still be seen today. Skraastad is best known for carving the altar pieces in Våler Church, Øvre Rendal Church, Folldal Church, Elverum Church, Veldre Church, Tomter Church, and Hof Church as well as the pulpit at Romedal Church.

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