Der Ring Des Nibelungen Collection (#4)

Mime finds the mother of Siegfried in the forest, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Mime finds the mother of Siegfried in the forest, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. The dwarf Mime is forced to explain how he came across Sieglinde dying in childbirth

Siegfried sees himself in the stream, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Siegfried sees himself in the stream, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. Siegfried says that he and Mime are not like the young of animals and their parents

And there I learnt what love was like, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham
And there I learnt what love was like, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. Siegfried complains that Mime repulses him

Mime and the infant, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Mime and the infant, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. Mime speaks tenderly of how he reared Siegfried from infancy. From a private collection

Mime at the anvil, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Mime at the anvil, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. Mime toils at the anvil to try and build a new sword for Siegfried

Nothung! Nothung! Conquering sword!, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Nothung! Nothung! Conquering sword!, 1924. Frontispiece from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. Siegfried, because he has no fear, can fix the broken sword, Nothung, left to him by his mother

Appear, flickering fire, Encircle the rock with thy flame! Loge! Loge! Appear!, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie

There is a dread Dragon he sojourns, and in a cave keeps watch over Alberichs ring, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie

Siegmund the Walsung thou does see! As bride gift he brings thee his sword, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie

Sieglinde prepares Hundings draught for the night, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Sieglinde prepares Hundings draught for the night, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Hunding, Sieglindes husband, has challenged Siegmund to a duel

Hunding discovers the likeness between Siegmund and Sieglunde, 1910. Artist
Hunding discovers the likeness between Siegmund and Sieglunde, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Hunding, Sieglindes husband, enters his house and meets Siegmund

This healing and honeyed draught of Mead deign to accept from me, 1910. Artist
This healing and honeyed draught of Mead deign to accept from me, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Siegmund is running away and, tired

The Rhines fair children, Bewailing their lost gold, weep, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. The gods step into Walhalla

One of the Gods, Donner, summons the mist away, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
One of the Gods, Donner, summons the mist away, 1910. To my hammers swing Hitherward sweep Vapours and fogs! Hovering mists! Donner, your lord, summons his hosts!

Erda bids thee beware, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Erda bids thee beware, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. As the gods return to Walhalla, Erda, the goddess of Earth

Fafner: Hey! Come hither, And stop me this cranny!, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Fafner: Hey! Come hither, And stop me this cranny!, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Fasolt has fallen in love with Freia

Ohe! Ohe! Horrible dragon, O swallow me not! Spare the life of poor Loge!, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie

Mime writhes under the lashes he receives, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Mime writhes under the lashes he receives, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Alberich puts on the Tarnhelm and becomes invisible, beating Mime to taunt him. From Das Rheingold

Mime howling Ohe! Ohe! Oh! Oh!, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Mime howling Ohe! Ohe! Oh! Oh!, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Alberich beats his brother Mime for taking too long working on the Tarnhelm. From Das Rheingold

The Gods grow wan and aged at the loss of Freia, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
The Gods grow wan and aged at the loss of Freia, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Without Freias golden apples which bring eternal youth, the gods begin to age and grow weak

The Rhines pure gleaming children told me of their sorrow, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. The Rhinemaidens tell Loge that Alberich has stolen the Rhinegold

Freia, the fair one, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Freia, the fair one, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Freia, Frickas sister, with her golden apple tree in the garden. From Das Rheingold. From a private collection

Seize the despoiler! Rescue the gold! Help us! Help us! Woe! Woe!, 1910. Artist
Seize the despoiler! Rescue the gold! Help us! Help us! Woe! Woe!, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie

The Rhinemaidens teasing Alberich, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
The Rhinemaidens teasing Alberich, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Alberich arrives at the river and tries to flatter the Rhinemaidens to get closer to the Rhinegold

Mock away! Mock! The Nibelung makes for your toy!, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Mock away! Mock! The Nibelung makes for your toy!, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Alberich climbs up to get the Rhinegold as the Rhinemaidens tease him. From Das Rheingold

The frolic of the Rhine-Maidens, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
The frolic of the Rhine-Maidens, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. The three River goddesses who keep the treasure; Woglinde, Wellgunde and Flosshilde play in the Rhine

Siegfried and Fafner, 1906. Siegfried confronts Fafner, the giant transformed into a dragon. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner

Fafner in his Cave, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner

As the Flames Rise, Wotan Leaves, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France

Wotan Waits in Valhalla for the End with his Broken Spear, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner

Awakening of Brunnhilde, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner

The Norns, 1906. The Norns are weavers of the rope of destiny and daughters of Erda, goddess of wisdom and Earth. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner

Ride of the Valkyries, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner

The Two Were Reunited in a Fond Embrace, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner. Siegmund and Sieglinde outside the Hundings House

Walhalla, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner. Wotan and Frickas abode, Valhalla

Dark Cavern, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner. Alberich turns into a serpent to prove the powers of the ring to Wotan and Loge

Freias Garden, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner. Freia is the goddess of youth. The apples from her garden kept the gods young

The Rhine Gold, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner

Rhein. Near the Loreley, 1931. Artist: Kurt Hielscher
Rhein. Near the Loreley, 1931. From Deutschland by Kurt Hielscher. [F. A. Brockhaus, Leipzig, 1931]

The Wanderer, c1900 (1902). Artist: Charles Robinson
The Wanderer, c1900 (1902). The Wanderer from the opera Siegfried by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). This illustration shows the character during Act III, Scene 2

Richard Wagner, German composer, 1864. Artist: Joseph Albert
Richard Wagner, German composer, 1864. Wagner (1813-1883) is best known for his cycle of four operas Der Ring des Nibelungen, first performed in 1876. From a private collection

Richard Wagner, German composer, 1860s. Artist: Franz Hanfstaengl
Richard Wagner, German composer, 1860s. Wagner (1813-1883) is best known for his cycle of four operas Der Ring des Nibelungen, first performed in 1876. From a private collection

Sieglinde and Siegmund, scene from Wagners opera The Valkyrie, 1887
XJF441941 Sieglinde and Siegmund, scene from Wagners opera The Valkyrie, 1887 (litho) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Der Ring des Nibelungen: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Power" Step into the enchanting world of Richard Wagner's epic opera cycle, "Der Ring des Nibelungen, " where gods and mortals collide in a battle for ultimate power. From Punch cartoons to vivid illustrations, this captivating journey unfolds before your eyes. Witness Brunnhilde's passionate sacrifice as she throws herself into Siegfried's arms, defying all odds for love. Feel Mime's agony as he writhes under the lashes received in his quest for dominance. Fafner lurks in dragon form, guarding the precious hoard that tempts even the bravest souls. Experience the tragic demise of Siegfried as his fate intertwines with destiny itself. Alberich drives a band of Nibelungs with treasures beyond imagination while Sieglinde prepares Hundings draught for an ominous night. Amidst quarreling dwarves over Fafner's body and ravens serving Wotan's bidding, heroes rise and fall. Witness Siegfried slaying Fafner with unmatched bravery but beware - power comes at a cost. Enter a world where mythical creatures roam and gods manipulate mortal lives like chess pieces on their grand stage. "Der Ring des Nibelungen" is an operatic masterpiece that explores themes of greed, love, sacrifice, and redemption – leaving audiences spellbound by its timeless tale etched in musical brilliance.