Saint Ansgar Archbishop and Apostle of the North Tie

A historically rich and dignified portrayal of Saint Ansgar (801–865), the first Archbishop of Hamburg‑Bremen and one of the most influential missionaries of early medieval Europe. According to Wikipedia, Ansgar was born near Amiens and educated in the Benedictine abbey of Corbie, where he embraced a life of prayer and scholarship. Treccani notes that after the conversion of King Harald Klak, Ansgar was sent to evangelize the Danes (826–828) and later undertook missions in Sweden, becoming the first Christian preacher in both regions. Britannica highlights that he was appointed the first Archbishop of Hamburg around 831–832, receiving a papal mandate to bring the Gospel to the peoples of Northern Europe. After the destruction of Hamburg by Viking raids in 845, he united the sees of Hamburg and Bremen, continuing his mission despite political turmoil. Vatican News describes him as a gentle, ascetic, and tireless missionary, remembered as the “Apostle of the North” and venerated across Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, and Lutheran traditions. His feast is celebrated on 3 February. Ideal for historical Christian art, educational materials, church publications, and designs celebrating early medieval evangelization.