The Valkyries Collection

Ride of the Valkyries. Artist: Delitz
Ride of the Valkyries. Scene from Richard Wagners (1813-1883) opera The Valkyrie, showing Brunhilde bearing a wounded warrior to Valhalla

I flee for the first time and am pursued, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
I flee for the first time and am pursued, 1910. I flee for the first time and am pursued: Warfather follows close. He nears, he nears, in fury! Save this woman! Sisters, your help!

The sleep of Brunnhilde, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
The sleep of Brunnhilde, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Brunnhilde sleeps in the fire circle, destined to be there until a hero can break through the magic ring to awaken her

As he moves slowly away, Wotan turns and looks sorrowfully back at Brunnhilde, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie

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

The ride of the Valkyries, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
The ride of the Valkyries, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910. The Valkyries flee from Wotans wrath at Brunnhildes misdemeanour. Private collection

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

Brunnhilde with her horse at the mouth of the cave, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Brunnhilde with her horse at the mouth of the cave, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Brunnhilde goes to get Siegmund for his battle with Hunding. Private collection

Brunnhilde stands for a long time, dazed and alarmed, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Brunnhilde stands for a long time, dazed and alarmed, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Having been told that Wotan has decided that his son Siegmund must die, and that she

Father! Father! Tell me what ails thee? With dismay thou art filling thy child!, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910

Brunnhilde slowly and silently leads her horse down the path to the cave, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie

Fricka approaches in anger, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Fricka approaches in anger, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Fricka approaches Wotan, angry at the incestuous love of Wotans two children Siegmund and Sieglinde

Brunnhilde, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Brunnhilde, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Brunnhilde, the valkyrie daughter of Wotan by Erda. From a private collection

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

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

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

Odin, 1890-1910. Artist: Delitz
Odin, 1890-1910. Scene from Richard Wagners (1813-1883) opera The Valkyrie, showing Odin, the king of the gods. Card published by the Liebig potted meat company

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"The Valkyries: A Tale of Myth and Sorrow" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of "The Valkyries, " a captivating saga brought to life by renowned artists Delitz, Arthur Rackham, and their evocative masterpieces. Ride alongside these mythical figures as they embark on their fateful journeys, each painting revealing a different facet of their tumultuous existence. In Delitz's iconic "Ride of the Valkyries, " we witness these ethereal beings soaring through the heavens with unparalleled grace and power. Their presence is both awe-inspiring and hauntingly beautiful, leaving us breathless in their wake. Arthur Rackham's brushstrokes transport us further into this mesmerizing realm. In "I flee for the first time and am pursued, " we feel our hearts race alongside Brunnhilde as she escapes an unknown danger that relentlessly pursues her. The tension is palpable, urging us to join her desperate flight. Yet amidst chaos lies tranquility; in "The sleep of Brunnhilde, " we find solace as she rests peacefully under nature's watchful eye. However, Wotan's sorrowful gaze in "As he moves slowly away" hints at impending tragedy that threatens to shatter this fragile peace. A call echoes through the ages - Loge. Loge. Appear. - beckoning forth flickering flames that encircle a mysterious rock. This fiery spectacle captivates our senses, drawing us closer to uncover its secrets. With every stroke of his brush, Rackham reveals more layers to this epic tale. In "The ride of the Valkyries, " we witness them galloping valiantly across vast landscapes towards an uncertain destiny. Meanwhile, Alberich's ring remains guarded by a dread dragon within a treacherous cave - an ominous reminder of lurking dangers yet to be faced. Brunnhilde stands resolute at the mouth of the cave, her loyal horse by her side.