Wotan Collection

The wild Hunt of Odin, 1872. Creator: Arbo, Peter Nicolai (1831-1892)
The wild Hunt of Odin, 1872. Found in the Collection of Nasjonalmuseet for Kunst, Arkitektur og Design, Oslo

Odin and Hounds
Odin (Wodan), Scandinavian supreme god of the dead etc with his hounds Hugin, Munin, Geri and Freki, fierce enough but they will not save him from the wolf Fenrir

Lokis brood. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Freia, the fair one. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Illustration for The Edda. Artist: Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939)
Illustration for The Edda. Private Collection

Bayreuth 1951
A minimalist production at the Buhnenfestspiele, Bayreuth 1951 - Brunnhilde confronts Wotan in the middle of nowhere

Odin / Wotan Rides / Rackham
Odin/Wotan rides through the sky

Wotan / Bronze by Maison
Odin/Wotan

The Ravens of Wotan

Valkyrie (1st Act): Sieglinde and her brother Siegmund. Private Collection

The Ride of the Valkyries. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Odin Seeks Wisdom
Odin/Wotan seeks the wisdom of the ages from Mimir, an old giant who guards the sacred fountain of knowledge

Wotans Farewell
WOTANS ABSCHIED Wotans farewell to Brunnhilde

Odin and Fenrir, Freyr and Surt. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Binding of Fenris. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Der Ring des Nibelungen, 1897. Private Collection

The Walkuren (Valkyrien), ca 1899. Found in the Collection of Biblioteca de Catalunya

Wotans Farewell and Magic Fire. Artist: Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931)
Wotans Farewell and Magic Fire. Private Collection

Wotan and Frea look out from the windows of the Heavens

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!

Wotan at the Pyre
Wotan bids farewell to his daughter Brunnhilde as she sleeps a magic sleep surrounded by a magic fire which only a true hero can penetrate (Sigfried does it !)

Brunnhilde and her Papa
Act 3 : Brunnhilde pleads with Wotan, her father, to spare her the humiliation he proposes to inflict upon her

Odin the Scandinavian god, known to the Anglo-Saxons as Wotan. God of the dead
537273 Odin the Scandinavian god, known to the Anglo-Saxons as Wotan. God of the dead: banqueted in Valhalla with those killed in battle. Wednesday is named for him

Wotan (Odin) god of wisdom, poetry and war. At top left hiss daughter Brunhilder
537952 Wotan (Odin) god of wisdom, poetry and war. At top left hiss daughter Brunhilder, foremost of the Valkyries carries a wounded warrior to Valhalla

Brunhilde foremost of the Valkyries, daughter of Wotan and Erda, bearing a wounded warrior to Valhalla
537939 Brunhilde foremost of the Valkyries, daughter of Wotan and Erda, bearing a wounded warrior to Valhalla. Illustration for the opera Die Walkure by Richard Wagner.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Odin with his two crows, Hugin (thought) and Munin (memory), 1897 (colour litho)
CHT163751 Odin with his two crows, Hugin (thought) and Munin (memory), 1897 (colour litho) by Puttner, Walter (1872-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sculptor Fogelberg's Studio in Rome, 1831. Creator: Karl Stefan Bennet
The Sculptor Fogelberg's Studio in Rome, 1831

The Valkyrie. Creator: Sandberg, Johan Gustaf (1782-1854)
The Valkyrie. Private Collection

The Grimly Hagen, c. 1930. Creator: Rothaug, Alexander (1870-1946)
The Grimly Hagen, c. 1930. Found in the collection of the Vienna Museum

Siegfried in the forge, 1900. Creator: Leeke, Ferdinand (1859-1937)
Siegfried in the forge, 1900. Private Collection

The Rhinemaidens, 1913. Creator: Leeke, Ferdinand (1859-1937)
The Rhinemaidens, 1913. Private Collection

The Valkyrie, 1881. Creator: Bürck, Heinrich (1850-1906)
The Valkyrie, 1881. Private Collection

The Valkyrie, 1877. Creator: Makart, Hans (1840-1884)
The Valkyrie, 1877. Found in the collection of the Bass Museum

Siegfried finds the sleeping Brünnhilde, c. 1908. Creator: Leeke, Ferdinand (1859-1937)
Siegfried finds the sleeping Brunnhilde, c. 1908. Private Collection

Siegfried finds the sleeping Brünnhilde, c. 1908. Creator: Leeke, Ferdinand (1859-1937)
Siegfried finds the sleeping Brunnhilde, c. 1908. Private Collection

The Death of Siegfried: the Giant Hagen Throwing Siegfried into a Gorge. Creator: Makart, Hans (1840-1884)
The Death of Siegfried: the Giant Hagen Throwing Siegfried into a Gorge. Private Collection

The Death of Siegfried: the Giant Hagen Throwing Siegfried into a Gorge. Creator: Makart, Hans (1840-1884)
The Death of Siegfried: the Giant Hagen Throwing Siegfried into a Gorge. Private Collection

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 Principal Idols of the Saxons, worship d in Britain, late 16th-early 17th century? Creator
The Principal Idols of the Saxons, worship d in Britain, late 16th-early 17th century? Depiction of Saxon deities or Germanic gods which gave their names to the days of the week

Siegfrieds Farewell from Kriemhild, c. 1843. Creator: Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872)
Siegfrieds Farewell from Kriemhild, c.1843. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Loki at AEgirs Banquet. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905
Loki at AE girs Banquet. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Loki and Sigyn. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Opera Siegfried by Richard Wagner, III Act, 1894. Private Collection

The Walkuren (Valkyrien), 1864. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

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

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

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"Wotan: The Allfather of Norse Mythology and Wagnerian Opera" Step into the realm of Wotan, the powerful deity who reigns over both myth and music. From the captivating paintings of Peter Nicolai Arbo to Arthur Rackham's enchanting illustrations, Wotan's presence is felt throughout history. In "The Wild Hunt of Odin, " Arbo captures the essence as he leads a spectral procession through the night sky, accompanied by his loyal hounds. This depiction echoes tales of Odin's relentless pursuit during this legendary hunt. "Loki's Brood" from Valhalla showcases Wotan alongside his mischievous son Loki, highlighting their complex relationship within Norse mythology. Their interactions often lead to unforeseen consequences that shape destiny itself. Richard Wagner immortalized Wotan in his epic opera cycle "The Ring Cycle. " In Rackham's illustration for "The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie, " we witness Freia, the fair one whom Wotan must sacrifice to obtain ultimate power. This pivotal moment sets in motion a series of events that will test both gods and mortals alike. Rackham further brings us into the world of Nordic folklore with his artwork for "The Edda. " Through intricate details and ethereal imagery, he transports us to realms where gods clash with giants and heroes strive against all odds. Bayreuth 1951 marked a significant milestone in operatic history when Wagner enthusiasts gathered to witness unforgettable performances centered around Wotan's journey. It was here that audiences experienced Brunnhilde leaping onto Siegfried's funeral pyre in an awe-inspiring portrayal captured by Arthur Rackham. Wander through time as you explore Rackham’s interpretation titled “Odin/Wotan Rides. ” Feel the thunderous hooves beneath you as you join him on his mighty steed, traversing worlds beyond imagination.