Donald Alexander Mackenzie Collection

Punishment of Loke, 1890. Artist: James Doyle Penrose
Punishment of Loke, 1890. Loke (Loki) is a giant in Norse and Germanic mythology, who is bound to a rock by the other gods and forced to have poison from a snake dropped on his face

Freyja and the Necklace, 1890. Artist: James Doyle Penrose
Freyja and the Necklace, 1890. Freya, goddess of love, who wore a necklace as a sign of social status. Illustration from Teutonic Myths and Legends by Donald A Mackenzie, 1890

Idun and the Apples, 1890. Artist: James Doyle Penrose
Idun and the Apples, 1890. Idun is the keeper of apples that give the gods eternal youth. Illustration from Teutonic Myths and Legends by Donald A Mackenzie, 1890

Solomon Sights the Mysterious Palace, 1928. Creator: John Henry Amshewitz
Solomon Sights the Mysterious Palace, 1928. Illustration originally published in " Myth and Legend of Ancient Israel" by Donald A. Mackenzie, [Gresham Publishing Co]

Helgi Hundingsbane returns to Valhalla, 1890. Artist: James Doyle Penrose
Helgi Hundingsbane returns to Valhalla, 1890. Illustration from Teutonic Myths and Legends by Donald A Mackenzie, 1890

The Shepherd finds the babe Semiramus, 1915. Artist: Ernest Wellcousins
The Shepherd finds the babe Semiramus, 1915. Illustration from Myths of Babylonia and Assyria by Donald Alexander Mackenzie, 1915

Nebuchadnezzar in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, 1915. Artist: Ernest Wellcousins
Nebuchadnezzar in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, 1915. The gardens were built in 600 BC by Nebuchadnezzar II (c634-562 BC) for the pleasure of his homesick wife, Amytis of Media

The Babylonian Marriage Market, 1915. Artist: Ernest Wellcousins
The Babylonian Marriage Market, 1915. After a painting by Edwin Longsden Long (1829-1891). Illustration from Myths of Babylonia and Assyria by Donald Alexander Mackenzie, 1915

The Babylonian Deluge, 1915. Artist: Ernest Wellcousins
The Babylonian Deluge, 1915. Illustration from Myths of Babylonia and Assyria by Donald Alexander Mackenzie, 1915

The slaying of the bull of Ishtar, 1915. Artist: Ernest Wellcousins
The slaying of the bull of Ishtar, 1915. Illustration from Myths of Babylonia and Assyria by Donald Alexander Mackenzie, 1915

Ishtar in Hades, 1915. Artist: Ernest Wellcousins
Ishtar in Hades, 1915. Illustration from Myths of Babylonia and Assyria by Donald Alexander Mackenzie, 1915

Merodach sets forth to attack Tiamat, 1915. Artist: Ernest Wellcousins
Merodach sets forth to attack Tiamat, 1915. Illustration from Myths of Babylonia and Assyria by Donald Alexander Mackenzie, 1915

The Temptation of Ea-Bani, 1915. Artist: Ernest Wellcousins
The Temptation of Ea-Bani, 1915. Frontispiece from Myths of Babylonia and Assyria by Donald Alexander Mackenzie, 1915

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Donald Alexander Mackenzie was a renowned artist who brought ancient myths and legends to life through his captivating illustrations. His works, such as "Punishment of Loke" and "Idun and the Apples, " beautifully depicted scenes from Norse mythology with intricate details that transported viewers into another world. In 1890, Mackenzie collaborated with James Doyle Penrose to create these mesmerizing pieces that showcased the punishment of the mischievous Loke and Idun's enchanting apples. Fast forward to 1912, Mackenzie teamed up with Ernest Charles Wallcousins for "Hundingsbanes Return to Valhal, " which portrayed a triumphant hero's homecoming in Valhalla. Continuing his exploration of Norse mythology, he reunited with Penrose in 1912 for "Freyja and the Necklace, " capturing Freyja's quest for her stolen necklace. Warwick Goble also joined forces with Mackenzie in 1913, creating masterpieces like "Sita Finds Rama Among Lotus Blooms" and "Arjuna and the River Nymph. " These illustrations vividly depicted moments from Hindu epics, showcasing Goble's exceptional talent alongside Mackenzie's vision. Additionally, they worked together on other notable pieces like "Damayanti Choosing A Husband" and "The Return of the Heroes Slain in Battle. " Lastly, their collaboration resulted in powerful portrayals such as "Shantanu Meets the Goddess Ganga" and "Rama Spurns the Demon Lover.