Veit Korn

Veit Korn’s “Skull: The Knight of Visby” is inspired by the historic Battle of Visby, which took place in 1361 on the Swedish island of Gotland. In this brutal conflict, Danish invaders under King Valdemar IV faced the poorly armed farmers and inhabitants of Gotland. During excavations in 1905, the remains of the fallen warriors were unearthed—many still preserved in their armor, providing a rare and striking glimpse into medieval warfare. Crafted from fine-grained olive-green quartzite and measuring approximately 40 x 21 x 15 cm, the sculpture depicts a skeletal face framed by a patinated surface symbolizing the chainmail of a knight. The meticulous craftsmanship—chiseled, hammered, polished, and partially silvered—gives the work a weathered, timeless quality, as though it were excavated directly from the graves of the fallen knights. With “Skull: The Knight of Visby”, Veit Korn creates a poignant reflection on bravery, loss, and the boundaries of human ambition. Accompanied by a signed certificate, this sculpture becomes a powerful homage to the historical tragedy, inviting contemplation on mortality and the fleeting nature of glory.

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