old to modern happens.
Picture stones are actually quite rare in the lands of the North Landers. By far most are concentrated in Gotland. Aside from the survival for well over a thousand years, no small accomplishment alone, the ability to tell us about a long bygone time is sublime. Use to you joy in bringing this motif home to create your vision, and enjoy the fleet of Raiders under sail for you! Fun ( from my own warped perspective ) Reading on the subject; http://www.medievalists.net/2013/03/17/saga-motifs-on-gotland-picture-stones-the-case-of-hildr-hognadottir/