Jakob Klukstad

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An excellent example of his work, the altarpiece at Lesja Church (photo by Marianne F. Pettersen)
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An excellent example of his work, the altarpiece at Lesja Church (photo by Marianne F. Pettersen)

Jakob Bersveinson Klukstad, who was born 1705 in Lom, died 1773. He spent most of his career on Klukstad farm in Lesja, and at the time was the foremost Norwegian sculptor and painter.

Klukstad's work can still be seen in churches at Lesja, Skjåk and Heidal.

[edit] References

  • Årsskrift for Lesja historielag, 2000
  • East Norway & its Frontier by Frank Noel Stagg, 1956.
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