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Fafner Collection

In the epic tale of Siegfried and Fafner, a legendary saga unfolds. Siegfried, armed with his mighty sword Notung, forges a path towards destiny

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Siegfried and Fafner
Siegfried confronts Fafner, who has taken on the shape of a dragon while he protects his hoard of treasure

Background imageFafner Collection: Siegfried Forges Notung

Siegfried Forges Notung
Instructed by Mime, Siegfried forges the magic sword Notung with which he will slay the dragon Fafner

Background imageFafner Collection: Siegfried Kills Fafner

Siegfried Kills Fafner
Act two : armed with the magic sword Notung, Siegfried kills Fafner, who has taken on the form of a dragon

Background imageFafner Collection: FAFNER GUARDS THE RING

FAFNER GUARDS THE RING
Act Three : Fafner, in the form of a dragon, guards the Ring

Background imageFafner Collection: Fafner or Dragon (wrought iron)

Fafner or Dragon (wrought iron)
MAN430870 Fafner or Dragon (wrought iron) by Japanese School, (19th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Fafner, or Fafnir)

Background imageFafner Collection: Teatro La Scala, Milan, Siegfrieds Combat With The Dragon, In The Opera Siegfried By Wagner

Teatro La Scala, Milan, Siegfrieds Combat With The Dragon, In The Opera Siegfried By Wagner (Colour Litho)
2798262 Teatro La Scala, Milan, Siegfrieds Combat With The Dragon, In The Opera Siegfried By Wagner (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teatro La Scala)

Background imageFafner Collection: The hot blood burns like fire!, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham

The hot blood burns like fire!, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham
The hot blood burns like fire!, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. Siegfried draws his sword from Fafners breast and in doing so gets sprinkled with the dragons blood

Background imageFafner Collection: The dwarves quarrelling over the body of Fafner, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham

The dwarves quarrelling over the body of Fafner, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham
The dwarves quarrelling over the body of Fafner, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. Alberich

Background imageFafner Collection: Siegfried kills Fafner, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham

Siegfried kills Fafner, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Siegfried kills Fafner, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. Mime takes Siegfried to Fafners cave and when Siegfried starts playing his horn, Fafner comes out

Background imageFafner Collection: In dragons form Fafner now watches the hoard, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham

In dragons form Fafner now watches the hoard, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham
In dragons form Fafner now watches the hoard, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. Fafner guards the ring and all his treasures in a cave

Background imageFafner Collection: There is a dread Dragon he sojourns, and in a cave keeps watch over Alberichs ring, 1910

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

Background imageFafner Collection: Fafner: Hey! Come hither, And stop me this cranny!, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham

Fafner: Hey! Come hither, And stop me this cranny!, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Fafner: Hey! Come hither, And stop me this cranny!, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Fasolt has fallen in love with Freia

Background imageFafner Collection: Siegfried and Fafner, 1906

Siegfried and Fafner, 1906. Siegfried confronts Fafner, the giant transformed into a dragon. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner

Background imageFafner Collection: Fafner in his Cave, 1906

Fafner in his Cave, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner

Background imageFafner Collection: Siegfried slaying the great dragon Fafner

Siegfried slaying the great dragon Fafner
Act two : armed with the magic sword Notung, Siegfried kills Fafner, who has taken on the form of a dragon. Scene from Wagners Siegfried. Date: 1903

Background imageFafner Collection: Richard Wagner. Siegfried

Richard Wagner. Siegfried
WAGNER, Richard (1813-1883). German composer of Romanticism. Skech of the dragon Fafner for the opera Siegried. Paris Opera. 1902

Background imageFafner Collection: Siegfried and Notung

Siegfried and Notung
Act one : Siegfried wields Notung, the magic sword which he has just re-fashioned with the help of Mime, and with which he will slay the dragon Fafner

Background imageFafner Collection: Siegfried and the Dragon with the Magic Bird (engraving) (b / w photo)

Siegfried and the Dragon with the Magic Bird (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR223692 Siegfried and the Dragon with the Magic Bird (engraving) (b/w photo) by Burger, C. (19th century) (after); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageFafner Collection: Dragons Blood

Dragons Blood
Act two : Siegfried discovers the secret of dragons blood after slaying Fafner who has taken on the form of a dragon, the better to guard his hoard

Background imageFafner Collection: Fafner Demands the Ring

Fafner Demands the Ring

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Fafner in Dragon Form
Act one : Fafner, in the form of a dragon, guards the stolen hoard


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In the epic tale of Siegfried and Fafner, a legendary saga unfolds. Siegfried, armed with his mighty sword Notung, forges a path towards destiny. With courage in his heart, he confronts the fearsome dragon known as Fafner. Fafner, once a guardian of the powerful Ring, now transformed into an imposing creature made of wrought iron. The clash between Siegfried and this formidable beast is nothing short of breathtaking. Richard Wagner's opera brings this enthralling battle to life on stage at Teatro La Scala in Milan. The vibrant colors of lithographs capture the intensity as Siegfried combats the dragon with unwavering determination. As Arthur Rackham's illustrations depict, blood boils like fire within their veins during this fateful encounter. The outcome hangs in balance as these two titans engage in mortal combat. But it is Siegfried who emerges victorious from this harrowing confrontation. With one swift strike, he slays Fafner and claims victory over both beast and fate itself. The dwarves witness this monumental event unfold before their eyes; they quarrel over possession of Fafner's lifeless body. It serves as a reminder that power can corrupt even those who are not its intended recipients. Siegfried's triumph reverberates through time and space—a testament to bravery conquering all obstacles along our journey. This captivating legend reminds us that heroes are born from adversity and that true strength lies within ourselves. So let us immerse ourselves in the world of "Fafner, " where dragons fall beneath valiant swords and legends come alive on stage—forever etching themselves into our hearts and minds.