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Siegfried hands the drinking horn back to Gutrune, and gazes at her with sudden passion
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Siegfried hands the drinking horn back to Gutrune, and gazes at her with sudden passion
STC324264 Siegfried hands the drinking horn back to Gutrune, and gazes at her with sudden passion, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hagen suggests to Gunther that Siegfried marries his sister, Gutrune, and poisons him with a love potion so that he will forget about Brunnhilde; From Gotterdammerung ; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
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In this illustration from Arthur Rackham's "Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods" we witness a pivotal moment between Siegfried and Gutrune. As Siegfried hands back the drinking horn to Gutrune, his gaze is filled with an unexpected intensity, revealing a sudden surge of passion within him. The scene takes place amidst a backdrop of Norse mythology, where Hagen suggests that Gunther should arrange for Siegfried to marry his sister, Gutrune. However, Hagen's ulterior motive becomes clear as he poisons Siegfried with a love potion in order to make him forget about Brunnhilde. Rackham's meticulous attention to detail brings this mythical world to life. The characters are adorned in armor and carry swords, symbolizing their heroic nature. Siegfried wears a winged helmet, signifying his status as a warrior while Gutrune stands before him as an enchanting maiden. This artwork captures not only the intricate plot of Richard Wagner's opera but also explores themes of trickery and manipulation. It showcases Rackham's skillful interpretation of these complex characters from "Gotterdammerung" or "Twilight of the Gods". As viewers delve into this mesmerizing print, they are transported into the realm of gods and legends – witnessing both the power of love potions and the vulnerability it can create among even the most valiant heroes.
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