Norse Mythology Collection (page 3)

Wotans farewell to Brunhilde. (Leb wohl, Du kuhnes, herrliches Kind!). Private Collection

Furiously Wotan is riding to the rock. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Artist: Rackham
Furiously Wotan is riding to the rock. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Thors Journey to the Land of the Giants, 1901. Artist: Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939)
Thors Journey to the Land of the Giants, 1901. Private Collection

The Revelation. Brunhilde Seeing Siegmund And Sieglinde, 1893. Artist: Bussiere, Gaston (1862-1928)
The Revelation. Brunhilde Seeing Siegmund And Sieglinde, 1893. Private Collection

Death of a Viking warrior, 1909. Artist: Butler, Charles Ernest (1864-1933)
Death of a Viking warrior, 1909. Private Collection

Idun and Bragi, 1846. Artist: Blommer, Nils Jakob (1816-1853)
Idun and Bragi, 1846. Found in the collection of the Malmo Konstmuseum

The Valkyres Vigil, 1906. Private Collection

Soria Moria Castle. Artist: Kittelsen, Theodor (1857-1914)
Soria Moria Castle. 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

Brunnhilde, illustration for Die Walkure by Richard Wagner (1813-83) (engraving)
CHT167388 Brunnhilde, illustration for Die Walkure by Richard Wagner (1813-83) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

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

Ancient Germanic deities, Svetovid and Triglav (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986572 Ancient Germanic deities, Svetovid and Triglav (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Nasi (19th century); (add.info.: Ancient Germanic deities)

Ancient Germanic gods and kings: Flins and Radgost (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986567 Ancient Germanic gods and kings: Flins and Radgost (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Nasi (19th century); (add.info.: Ancient Germanic deities and kings: Flinna or Flins)

Ancient Germanic gods: Irmensula, Crodo and Prono (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986563 Ancient Germanic gods: Irmensula, Crodo and Prono (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info.: Ancient Germanic deities: Irmensula)

Odin Calling Up the Fire, c. 1914 (colour litho)
CHT216993 Odin Calling Up the Fire, c.1914 (colour litho) by Stassen, Franz (1869-1949); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

Odin in the Underworld, 1770/72. Creator: Henry Fuseli
Odin in the Underworld, 1770/72

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The scarecrow and the four winds, 1906. Creator: Arosenius, Ivar (1878-1909)
The scarecrow and the four winds, 1906. Private Collection

Valhalla's Downfall. Creator: Roeber (Rober), Fritz (Friedrich) (1851-1924)
Valhalla's Downfall. Private Collection

Valhalla, before 1911. Creator: Prinz, Karl Ludwig (1875-1944)
Valhalla, before 1911. Private Collection

Aegir, king of the sea creatures in Norse mythology, as brewer and host (chromolitho)
1093321 Aegir, king of the sea creatures in Norse mythology, as brewer and host (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aegir)

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

Brunnhilde, illustration from Die Walkure by Richard Wagner (1813-83
CHT167389 Brunnhilde, illustration from Die Walkure by Richard Wagner (1813-83) (colour litho) by Bussiere, Gaston (1862-1929); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Postcard depicting Odin Calling Up the Fire, 1914 (colour litho)
CHT216994 Postcard depicting Odin Calling Up the Fire, 1914 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

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

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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.