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O wife betrayed I will avenge they trust deceived!, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham
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O wife betrayed I will avenge they trust deceived!, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham
O wife betrayed I will avenge they trust deceived!, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. Brunnhilde thinks Siegfried has intentionally deceived her by taking the ring and making Gunther marry her. Hagen offers to avenge her. From Gotterdammerung (Twilight of the Gods). From a private collection
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This photo print, titled "O wife betrayed I will avenge they trust deceived!" by Arthur Rackham, takes us on a journey into the dramatic world of Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. The illustration depicts Brunnhilde, a goddess from Germanic mythology, filled with doubt and vulnerability as she believes Siegfried has intentionally deceived her. In this powerful scene from Richard Wagner's opera Gotterdammerung (Twilight of the Gods), Brunnhilde is convinced that Siegfried took the ring and orchestrated his marriage to Gunther to betray her trust. Hagen, portrayed in this artwork with a horned helmet, offers to avenge her. Rackham's skillful use of color brings out the intensity of emotions within this legendary moment. The artist expertly captures Brunnhilde's turmoil through her doubtful expression and intricate dress. The lithograph showcases Rackham's attention to detail and his ability to convey complex narratives through visual storytelling. As we gaze upon this piece from our private collection, we are transported back in time to early 20th century Britain when Rackham was at the height of his career. His illustrations have become iconic representations of mythological tales and continue to captivate audiences today. This print serves as both an homage to Wilhelm Richard Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen and an exquisite example of Rackham's artistic prowess. It reminds us that even deities can experience betrayal and doubt while highlighting humanity's enduring fascination with mythology and religion.
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