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Johannes Skraastad

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Christ on the cross between Mary and John altarpiece by Johannes Skraastad, Vallset church, 1721

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, Øvre Rendal, Folldal, Elverum, Veldre, Tomter, and Hof as well as the pulpit at Romedal church.

References

  • Hedmark, edited by Sigmund Moren, Gyldendal Norsk Forlag, Oslo 1978.