The Ring Of The Nibelung Collection (#4)

As the Flames Rise, Wotan Leaves, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France

Wotan Waits in Valhalla for the End with his Broken Spear, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner

Awakening of Brunnhilde, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner

The Norns, 1906. The Norns are weavers of the rope of destiny and daughters of Erda, goddess of wisdom and Earth. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner

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

The Two Were Reunited in a Fond Embrace, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner. Siegmund and Sieglinde outside the Hundings House

Walhalla, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner. Wotan and Frickas abode, Valhalla

Dark Cavern, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner. Alberich turns into a serpent to prove the powers of the ring to Wotan and Loge

Freias Garden, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner. Freia is the goddess of youth. The apples from her garden kept the gods young

The Rhine Gold, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner

Rhein. Near the Loreley, 1931. Artist: Kurt Hielscher
Rhein. Near the Loreley, 1931. From Deutschland by Kurt Hielscher. [F. A. Brockhaus, Leipzig, 1931]

The Wanderer, c1900 (1902). Artist: Charles Robinson
The Wanderer, c1900 (1902). The Wanderer from the opera Siegfried by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). This illustration shows the character during Act III, Scene 2

Richard Wagner, German composer, 1864. Artist: Joseph Albert
Richard Wagner, German composer, 1864. Wagner (1813-1883) is best known for his cycle of four operas Der Ring des Nibelungen, first performed in 1876. From a private collection

Richard Wagner, German composer, 1860s. Artist: Franz Hanfstaengl
Richard Wagner, German composer, 1860s. Wagner (1813-1883) is best known for his cycle of four operas Der Ring des Nibelungen, first performed in 1876. From a private collection

Sieglinde and Siegmund, scene from Wagners opera The Valkyrie, 1887
XJF441941 Sieglinde and Siegmund, scene from Wagners opera The Valkyrie, 1887 (litho) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"The Ring of the Nibelung: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Destiny" In a passionate embrace, Brunnhilde throws herself into Siegfried's arms, their love defying all odds. (Illustration from 'The Twilight of the Gods') Mime and the Wanderer engage in a tense encounter, their fates intertwined in the grand tapestry of fate. (Illustration from 'Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods') Writhing under lashes received, Mime suffers at the hands of his tormentors. (Illustration from 'The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie') Fafner lurks in dragon form, guarding his precious hoard with an unwavering gaze. (Illustration from 'Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods') Amidst a clash between giants, Fasolt meets his tragic end at Fafner's hand. (Illustration from 'The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie') Siegfried faces his ultimate demise as destiny catches up with him on his perilous journey. (Illustration from 'Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods') Alberich drives a band of Nibelungs to gather treasures beyond imagination - gold and silver aplenty. (Illustration from 'The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie') With Hundings draught prepared for nightfall, Sieglinde finds solace amidst her troubled existence. (Illustration from 'The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie') Dwarves quarrel over Fafner's lifeless body while greed consumes them all. (Illustration from 'Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods') In an epic showdown between good versus evil, Siegfried emerges victorious by slaying mighty Fafner himself.