Wolfram Collection

Wolfram Von Eschenbach
Wolfram von Eschenbach, German epic poet, Bavarian by birth, author of Parzival, said to have inspired Wagners Parsifal

Wolframite, Castle an Dinas Mine, St Columb Major, Cornwall, England
Wolframite contains iron, manganese and tungsten and is the main ore mineral of tungsten. Until the mid 1800s it was treated as a waste product but it later became a high value by product at many tin

Von Eschenbach, Willehalm (Fragment)
Fragment of a copy of Wolfram Von Eschenbach's Willehalm, parchment. The text is a poem in rhyming couplets. The item has been photographed as a whole

Martin Wolfram Germany London 2012 Olympic Games, Diving, Mens 10m Platforml Stratford, London, England 11 August 2012 Date: 11 August 2012

Tannhauser Dies Forgiven (chromolitho)
734748 Tannhauser Dies Forgiven (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tannhauser Dies Forgiven)

Wolfram and His Companions Find Tannhauser (chromolitho)
734744 Wolfram and His Companions Find Tannhauser (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wolfram and His Companions Find Tannhauser)

Wolfram von Eschenbach and Zampa (chromolitho)
734722 Wolfram von Eschenbach and Zampa (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wolfram von Eschenbach and Zampa)

The Singing Competition in Wartburg (chromolitho)
734746 The Singing Competition in Wartburg (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Singing Competition in Wartburg)

Wolfram looked after her (colour litho)
979612 Wolfram looked after her (colour litho) by Lecke, Ferdinand (1859-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wolfram looked after her. A scene from Tannhauser, by Richard Wagner)

Wolfram looked after her, illustration from The Stories of Wagners Operas pub
3502362 Wolfram looked after her, illustration from The Stories of Wagners Operas pub. by George Harrap & Co Ltd 1932 (colour litho) by Lecke

German Singing Contest
Landgraf Hermann von Thuringen and wife Sophia preside over a singing contest featuring such top-flight minnesingers as Wolfram von Eschenbach and Walther von der Vogelweide. Date: 13th century

Wolfram von Eschenbach, c. ?1160 / 80 - c. ?1220. German knight and poet. After a miniature in the Codex Manesse, c
Wolfram von Eschenbach, c.?1160/80 - c.?1220. German knight and poet. After a miniature in the Codex Manesse, c.1300

Poetical And Musical Congress At Wartburg In 1207. The Minnesingers, Walther Vogelweide, Wolfram Of Eschenbach, Reinmar Of Zweter, Henry Called The Virtuous Writer

Medieval singing contest, Wartburg
Medieval singing contest held at Wartburg Castle, Germany. In the lower picture, competing singers include Biterolf, Wolfram von Eschenbach, Heinrich von Ofterdingen and Walther von der Vogelweide

Prince of Wales visits mines
A cover of The Illustrated London News shows the Prince of Wales visiting mines during a tour of the west of Britain. In the top and lower left pictures he is seen visiting mines in Cornwall

Teak mill - Moulmein

An 8th Century Baptism
Radboud, duke of Friesland (Netherlands) is baptised by bishop Wolfram Date: circa 700

Tungsten. Samples of the transition metal tungsten (W). Tungsten is a grey, hard, metallic element used extensively in steel alloys, where it imparts great hardness

Klingsor / Parzival
Klingsor, the fictional magician who appears in Parzival by Wolfram von Eschenbach, German epic poet

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"Wolfram: A Multifaceted Name" Wolfram, a name that echoes through history and encompasses various realms of art, literature, and even mining. One of the most notable figures associated with this name is Wolfram Von Eschenbach, a medieval German poet renowned for his epic works. His masterpiece "Parzival" has captivated readers for centuries with its tales of chivalry and quests for the Holy Grail. Von Eschenbach's influence extends beyond his writings; he left an indelible mark on the world of music as well. Richard Wagner drew inspiration from Wolfram's stories when composing his operas, notably in "Tannhäuser. " The chromolithographs depicting scenes from these operas vividly bring to life the characters like Tannhäuser himself or Wolfram von Eschenbach and Zampa. But there is more to the name Wolfram than just literary prowess. In Cornwall, England, lies Castle an Dinas Mine where wolframite was once extracted—a mineral named after its tungsten content discovered by Peter Woulfe in 1781. This mine played a significant role in supplying valuable resources during times of war and industrialization. Not limited to poets or minerals alone, there are individuals who have carried this distinguished name throughout history. Martin Wolfram stands out as one such person—an accomplished figure whose contributions may span different fields yet remain lesser-known but equally important. The allure surrounding Wolfram doesn't end there; it also finds itself intertwined with royalty. During a visit by the Prince of Wales to mines in Cornwall—perhaps including Castle an Dinas—the significance of mining operations became apparent even to those at the highest echelons of society. In essence, whether it be through captivating literature or fascinating geological discoveries, Wolfram emerges as a multifaceted entity that transcends time and boundaries.