Statue of Holger Danske by H.P. Pedersen-Dans
subject: Sculpture
description: Famous statue by sculptor H.P. Pedersen-Dans in Kronborg Castle depicting the legendary figure Holger Danske (Ogier the Dane) first mentioned in the eleventh-century Chanson de Roland, and who later becomes a major antagonist (and later supporter) of Charlamagne in French romance. He is said to be sleeping with his beard growing to the ground, to wake when Denmark is in danger.
creator: H.P. Pedersen-Dans
publisher: Wikipedia
date: Image 2005
contributor: Admin
rights: CC BY-SA 3.0
format: jpg
type: Still Image
coverage: Denmark
coverage: Modern