The Ring Cycle Collection

Mime at the anvil, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods
STC324245 Mime at the anvil, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Brunnhilde throws herself into Siegfrieds arms, illustration from
STC324259 Brunnhilde throws herself into Siegfrieds arms, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

Mime and the Wanderer, from Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods
STC324252 Mime and the Wanderer, from Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

The dwarves quarrelling over the body of Fafner, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods
STC324256 The dwarves quarrelling over the body of Fafner, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

Siegfried kills Fafner, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho)
STC324254 Siegfried kills Fafner, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

Siegmund and Tasso (chromolitho)
734720 Siegmund and Tasso (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siegmund and Tasso)

Though gaily ye may laugh, in grief ye shall be left
STC324271 Though gaily ye may laugh, in grief ye shall be left. For mocking maids, this ring ye ask shall never be yours, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods

The forging of Nothung, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods
STC324253 The forging of Nothung, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

Siegfried sees himself in the stream, illustration from
STC324249 Siegfried sees himself in the stream, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

There is a dread Dragon he sojourns, And in a cave keeps watch over Alberich
STC324239 There is a dread Dragon he sojourns, And in a cave keeps watch over Alberichs ring, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

Brunnhilde stands for a long time, dazed and alarmed, illustration from
STC324236 Brunnhilde stands for a long time, dazed and alarmed, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

Father! Father! Tell me what ails thee? With dismay thou art filling thy child
STC324235 Father! Father! Tell me what ails thee? With dismay thou art filling thy child!, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

Brunnhilde, from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho)
STC324232 Brunnhilde, from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brunnhilde)

Mime howling Ohe! Ohe! Oh! Oh!, illustration from
STC324219 Mime howling Ohe! Ohe! Oh! Oh!, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

The Gods grow wan and aged at the loss of Freia, illustration from
STC324218 The Gods grow wan and aged at the loss of Freia, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

Mock away! Mock! The Nibelung makes for your toy!, illustration from
STC324213 Mock away! Mock! The Nibelung makes for your toy!, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

The frolic of the Rhinemaidens, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie
STC324211 The frolic of the Rhinemaidens, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Wotan waits in Valhalla for the end with his broken spear, 1906 (colour litho)
STC323700 Wotan waits in Valhalla for the end with his broken spear, 1906 (colour litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German

Awakening of Brunnhilde, 1906 (colour litho)
STC323698 Awakening of Brunnhilde, 1906 (colour litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Walhalla, 1906 (colour litho)
STC323695 Walhalla, 1906 (colour litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wotan and Frickas abode, Valhalla; ); The Stapleton Collection; German

Dark Cavern, 1906 (colour litho)
STC323694 Dark Cavern, 1906 (colour litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alberich turns in to a serpent to prove the powers of the ring to Wotan and Loge;)

The Rhine Gold, 1906 (colour litho)
STC323692 The Rhine Gold, 1906 (colour litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

The giants bore Freia away, from The Stories of Wagners Operas by J
STC323678 The giants bore Freia away, from The Stories of Wagners Operas by J. Walker McSpadden (1874-1960), 1905 (colour litho) by Leeke

Fafner in his cave, 1906 (colour litho)
STC323703 Fafner in his cave, 1906 (colour litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Ride of the Valkyries, 1906 (colour litho)
STC323697 Ride of the Valkyries, 1906 (colour litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

The three maidens swam close to the shore, from The Stories of Wagner
STC323681 The three maidens swam close to the shore, from The Stories of Wagners Operas by J. Walker McSpadden (1874-1960), 1905 (colour litho) by Leeke

Then in silence a bird sang to him, from The Stories of Wagners Operas
STC323680 Then in silence a bird sang to him, from The Stories of Wagners Operas by J. Walker McSpadden (1874-1960), 1905 (colour litho) by Leeke

O wife betrayed I will avenge they trust deceived
STC324270 O wife betrayed I will avenge they trust deceived!, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

Siegfried leaves Brunnhilde in search of adventure, illustration from
STC324263 Siegfried leaves Brunnhilde in search of adventure, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

The norns vanish, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods
STC324262 The norns vanish, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sun, I hail thee! Hail, O light! Hail, O glorious day
STC324258 Sun, I hail thee! Hail, O light! Hail, O glorious day!, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

The hot blood burns like fire!, illustration from
STC324255 The hot blood burns like fire!, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

Mime and the infant, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods
STC324246 Mime and the infant, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nothung! Nothung! Conquering sword!, frontispiece from
STC324244 Nothung! Nothung! Conquering sword!, frontispiece from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siegfried)

The Rhines fair children, Bewailing their lost gold, weep
STC324227 The Rhines fair children, Bewailing their lost gold, weep, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

The Rhines pure gleaming children told me of their sorrow
STC324216 The Rhines pure gleaming children told me of their sorrow, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

The Rhinemaidens teasing Alberich, illustration from
STC324212 The Rhinemaidens teasing Alberich, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

Swear to me, Hagen, my son!, illustration from
STC324269 Swear to me, Hagen, my son!, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

The ring upon thy hand - ah be implored! For Wotan fling it away
STC324267 The ring upon thy hand -..ah be implored! For Wotan fling it away!, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

Magical rapture pierces my heart; fixed is my gaze, burning with terror, I reel
STC324257 Magical rapture pierces my heart; fixed is my gaze, burning with terror, I reel, my heart faints and fail!, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods

Fricka approaches in anger, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie
STC324233 Fricka approaches in anger, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Erda bids thee beware, illustration from
STC324224 Erda bids thee beware, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: As the gods return to Valhalla)

Fafner: Hey! Come hither, And stop me this cranny
STC324223 Fafner: Hey! Come hither, And stop me this cranny!, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

Freia, the fair one, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie
STC324215 Freia, the fair one, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Freia, Frickas sister)

Seize the despoiler! Rescue the Gold! Help Us! Help Us! Woe! Woe
STC324214 Seize the despoiler! Rescue the Gold! Help Us! Help Us! Woe! Woe!, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

Siegfried! Siegfried! Our warning is true: flee, oh flee from the curse
STC324272 Siegfried! Siegfried! Our warning is true: flee, oh flee from the curse!, from Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

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"The Ring Cycle: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Redemption" In the mythical world of Wagner's "The Ring Cycle, " Brunnhilde throws herself into Siegfried's arms, their passionate embrace symbolizing a love that transcends time. Meanwhile, Mime and the Wanderer engage in a tense confrontation, their fates intertwined as they navigate the treacherous path towards destiny. Amidst this epic saga, Mime writhes under lashes he receives, his punishment for deceit and manipulation. The illustration vividly captures his agony and serves as a reminder of the consequences that await those who dare to deceive. Fafner lurks in dragon form, guarding an immense hoard with watchful eyes. His presence adds an element of danger to the story as greed consumes him. In contrast, Fasolt meets his tragic end at Fafner's hands - a testament to how power can corrupt even the strongest bonds. Siegfried's death looms over this grand narrative like a dark cloud. The image portrays his final moments with haunting beauty; it is a poignant reminder that heroes are not invincible but rather subject to mortality like any other mortal being. Alberich drives in a band of Nibelungs laden with treasures crafted from gold and silver. This scene highlights both Alberich's cunning nature and humanity's insatiable desire for wealth - themes that resonate throughout "The Ring Cycle. " Sieglinde prepares Hundings draught for the night - her actions shrouded in mystery yet hinting at her role within this intricate web of fate, and is through characters like Sieglinde that we witness how choices made by individuals can shape destinies far greater than themselves. As dwarves quarrel over Fafner's body after his demise at Siegfried's hand, tensions rise among them - illustrating how greed can drive even allies apart when faced with unimaginable riches.