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 Church, Øvre Rendal Church, Folldal Church, Elverum Church, Veldre Church, Tomter Church, and Hof Church as well as the pulpit at Romedal Church. References Hedmark, edited by Sigmund Moren, Gyldendal Norsk Forlag, Oslo 1978. 1648 births 1700 deaths People from Hamar Norwegian artists Norwegian woodcarvers Norwegian male artists