Norse Mythology Collection (#9)

A knight. Among Gnomes and Trolls, 1915. Artist: Bauer, John (1882-1918)
A knight. Among Gnomes and Trolls, 1915. Private Collection

Siegfrieds Death. Artist: De Groux, Henry (1867-1930)
Siegfrieds Death. Private Collection

Asmund in the Kings Hall. Artist: Munthe, Gerhard (1849-1929)
Asmund in the Kings Hall. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

Asmund bringing Home Silver and Gold. Artist: Munthe, Gerhard (1849-1929)
Asmund bringing Home Silver and Gold. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

Asmund and the Princess riding Home. Artist: Munthe, Gerhard (1849-1929)
Asmund and the Princess riding Home. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

The second Hall. Artist: Munthe, Gerhard (1849-1929)
The second Hall. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

The fifth Hall. Artist: Munthe, Gerhard (1849-1929)
The fifth Hall. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

The Giants Lair. Artist: Munthe, Gerhard (1849-1929)
The Giants Lair. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

Little Kjersti and Elvenking. Artist: Werenskiold, Erik Theodor (1855-1938)
Little Kjersti and Elvenking. Found in the collection of Fridtjof Nansen Institutt, Polhogd

Nokken. Artist: Kittelsen, Theodor (1857-1914)
Nokken. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

The Princess and the Trolls. Artist: Bauer, John (1882-1918)
The Princess and the Trolls. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Titania Sleeping. Artist: Dadd, Richard (1819-1887)
Titania Sleeping. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Stage design for the Opera Frigga by Olof Ahlstrom. Artist: Desprez, Louis-Jean (1743-1804)
Stage design for the Opera Frigga by Olof Ahlstrom. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Sigfried and Kriemhild. Artist: Stuck, Franz, Ritter von (1863-1928)
Sigfried and Kriemhild. Private Collection

Dancing Elves, 1866. Artist: Malmstrom, August (1829-1901)
Dancing Elves, 1866. Found in the collection of the Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Midvinterblot (Midwinter Sacrifice), 1914-1915. Artist: Larsson, Carl (1853-1919)
Midvinterblot (Midwinter Sacrifice), 1914-1915. Found in the collection of the Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Heimdall returns the Brisingamen to Freya, 1846. Artist: Blommer, Nils Jakob (1816-1853)
Heimdall returns the Brisingamen to Freya, 1846. Found in the collection of the Malmo Konstmuseum

Kraka (Aslaug), 1862. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

King Heimer and Aslaug, 1856. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Figurine of a Norse god, probably Odin (from Staraya Ladoga), 751-775. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Princess picking Lice from the Troll. Artist: Kittelsen, Theodor (1857-1914)
The Princess picking Lice from the Troll. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

The Ash Lad and the Troll. Artist: Kittelsen, Theodor (1857-1914)
The Ash Lad and the Troll. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

Sigurd kills the Dragon, Fafnir. Detail of wood panel of Hylestad Church, Norway
Sigurd kills the Dragon, Fafnir, wood panel of Hylestad Church, Norway, late 12th-13th century. Natural History Museum, Oslo

Regin the smith forging the sword of Sigurds father, 12th-13th century
Regin the smith (left) forging the sword of Sigurds father for Sigurd (right), from the wood portal of Hylestad Church in Norway, 12th-13th century

Viking runestone with a ship and the eight-legged horse Sleipnir, 8th century
Viking runestone with a ship and depiction of Sleipnir, the eight-legged horse of Odin, whose mother was Loki. Found in Tjangivde, Alskog, Gotland, Sweden, 8th century

Odin and Brunhilde. Act 3 from Richard Wagners (1813-1883) opera The Valkyrie

Odin Enthroned
The Norse god Odin or Wotan, ruler of Asgard. He is holding the spear Gungnir, and accompanied by the ravens Huginn and Muninn (Thought and Memory) and the wolves Geri and Freki

Bone chessmen of Scandinavian design, 12th or 13th century, (1892). Found on the Isle of Lewis, now in the British Museum

Nacken. Private Collection

Mime and the Wanderer. Illustration for Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods by Richard Wagner, Artist: Rackham
Mime and the Wanderer. Illustration for Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Siegfried forges his sword. Illustration for Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods by Richard Wag Artist: Rackham
Siegfried forges his sword. Illustration for Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Stela from Gelgarda, Larbro, Gottland, Sweden, c20th century. Central Horse is probably Sleipnie, the 8-legged horse of Odin

Bronze statuette of Thor, Viking God, c1000. From Iceland, at National Museum Reykjavik

Viking Cross-Shaft Fragment from Sockburn, County Durham, 10th century. Horseman with Bird are Odin and the Raven and below Valkeyrie offers Horn to Hero in Valhalla (possibly)

Sigurd roasts the heart of the Dragon, Fafnir, white Regin sleeps, 12th-13th century. Detail of Hylestad Church, Norway

Shaft of Cross at Walton, near Lancaster, England, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Shaft of Cross at Walton, near Lancaster, England, 20th century. Sfaft of an 11th Century Anglo-Danish style cross with scenes from the Sigurd Cycle, a Resurrection scene and ornament

Detail of the Heimdall Cross-Slab on the Isle of Man, 10th century
Detail of the Heimdall Cross-Slab at Jurby on the Isle of Man. It depicits Heimdall blowing his horn to call the gods to Ragnarok, 10th century

Viking cross-slab showing the story of Sigurd, with Loki killing the otter below, and the horse Grani above, from Maughold on the Isle of Man

Wooden portal of Hylestad church, showing Sigurd roasting the dragons heart while Regin sleeps. He learns of Regins treachery from the birds, who he can now understand, and kills Regin

Gosforth Viking Cross
Gosforth Cross from Cumbria, England from the northwest in the evening. This side shows Odin, Heimdal and dragons in Ragnarok

Viking stele showing Odins horse Sleipnir
Viking stele from Tjangvide, Alskog, Gotland, Sweden, showing Sleipnir, Odins horse, the offspring of his brother Loki. From the Museum of National Antiquities in Stockholm

Detail of the wooden portal of Hylestad Church, Norway, showing Sigurd killing Regin the smith

Norse chessman (Warder: Castle: Rook), Isle of Lewis, Scotland
Norse chessman (Warder:Castle:Rook), Isle of Lewis, Scotland

Norse chessmen, from a Viking hoard, Isle of Lewis, Scotland

Representation of Odin or Wotan, 1834. The Scandinavian god Odin, known to the Anglo-Saxons as Wotan. God of the dead, he banqueted in Valhalla with those killed in battle

Gurm Gamle (Gormo), King of Denmark from 840, 1815
Gurm Gamle, King of Denmark from 840, 1815. Gurm Gamle (Gormo) wearing a leather corselet over a tunic, a hat/crown of many folds

Thorwalds Cross-slab, a Viking cross slab showing Ragnarok, 10th century
Viking cross, showing a scene from Ragnarok, showing Odin with raven and spear being attacked by the wolf Fenris, his nephew, 10th century

Odin (Wotan), Norse god, c19th century
Odin (Wotan, earlier form of name), one of principal gods of Norse mythology, c19th century. The god of war: Valhalla seeks wisdom from Odin to make him all-powerful. For this he sacrifices one eye

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"Norse Mythology: A Journey into the Realm of Gods and Legends" Step into the enchanting world of Norse mythology, where ancient tales come alive through captivating illustrations. In "The Wild Hunt of Odin, " artist Peter Nicolai Arbo transports us to a thrilling chase led by the mighty god himself. As we gaze upon "Odin on his Throne, " we witness the ruler of Asgard in all his majestic glory, surrounded by wisdom and power. But it is not only Odin who captures our imagination; Loki's brood also emerges from Valhalla in Nils Jakob Blommer's mesmerizing depiction. These mischievous beings remind us that even gods have their dark sides. Meanwhile, Arthur Rackham's portrayal of Freia, known as "the fair one, " enchants us with her ethereal beauty as she graces Richard Wagner's epic tale. As we delve deeper into this mythical realm, Arthur Rackham returns with an illustration for "The Edda. " His intricate artwork brings to life the rich tapestry woven within these ancient texts. Edward Robert Hughes' dreamlike painting titled "Dream Idyll (A Valkyrie)" takes us on a mystical journey alongside these fierce warrior maidens. In another masterpiece by Rackham, Brunnhilde leaps onto Siegfried's funeral pyre in a poignant scene from Wagner's opera. The emotions conveyed through art are palpable as we witness her sacrifice for love and honor. Alfons Marie Mucha introduces an elf adorned with iris flowers, showcasing his unique style that seamlessly blends fantasy and nature. William Morris presents a page from "The Story of the Dwellers of Eyr, " inviting us to immerse ourselves in tales passed down through generations. "The Ride of the Valkyries" echoes throughout this collection—whether portrayed by Delitz or immortalized by Wagner—reminding us of these fierce female warriors who guide fallen heroes to Valhalla.