The artwork entitled “Thor Battering the Midgard Serpent” was created by Henry Fuseli in the year 1790. It belongs to the Romanticism art movement and is categorized as a mythological painting.
In the artwork, the central figure is the mighty Thor, depicted in a powerful and dramatic pose as he confronts the colossal Midgard Serpent, Jörmungandr. Thor, muscular and majestic, is shown raising his hammer high above his head, poised to deliver a crushing blow to the serpent. The scene evokes a sense of intense struggle and supernatural grandeur. The ferocity of the battle is accentuated by the dynamic composition and the interplay of light and shadow, which adds to the dramatic tension of the mythological confrontation. In the background, a figure can be seen holding a chain, adding to the chaos and intensity of the scene. The swirling waters and the dark, tumultuous sky enhance the sense of epic conflict, capturing the essence of a quintessential mythological battle within the Romanticism tradition.
