Rhine Gold Collection

The Rhine Maidens obtain possession of the ring and bear it off in triumph, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods

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

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

Flosshilde, illustration for Das Rheingold, published in The Savoy magazine, 1896 (litho)
DGC398015 Flosshilde, illustration for Das Rheingold, published in The Savoy magazine, 1896 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

The dwarf Alberich and the Rhinemaidens (The Rhine Gold), 1909. Creator: Veith, Eduard (1856-1925)
The dwarf Alberich and the Rhinemaidens (The Rhine Gold), 1909. Private Collection

Figurine to one of the Rhine daughters for The Rhinegold by Richard Wagner, c
Figurine to one of the Rhine daughters for " The Rhinegold" by Richard Wagner, c. 1913. Found in the Collection of Theatre Museum, Vienna

Gold of the Rhine (Das Rheingold), 1875. Creator: Pixis, Theodor (1831-1907)
Gold of the Rhine (Das Rheingold), 1875. Private Collection

The Rhines fair children, Bewailing their lost gold, weep, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. The gods step into Walhalla

One of the Gods, Donner, summons the mist away, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
One of the Gods, Donner, summons the mist away, 1910. To my hammers swing Hitherward sweep Vapours and fogs! Hovering mists! Donner, your lord, summons his hosts!

Erda bids thee beware, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Erda bids thee beware, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. As the gods return to Walhalla, Erda, the goddess of Earth

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

Ohe! Ohe! Horrible dragon, O swallow me not! Spare the life of poor Loge!, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie

Mime writhes under the lashes he receives, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Mime writhes under the lashes he receives, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Alberich puts on the Tarnhelm and becomes invisible, beating Mime to taunt him. From Das Rheingold

Mime howling Ohe! Ohe! Oh! Oh!, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Mime howling Ohe! Ohe! Oh! Oh!, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Alberich beats his brother Mime for taking too long working on the Tarnhelm. From Das Rheingold

The Gods grow wan and aged at the loss of Freia, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
The Gods grow wan and aged at the loss of Freia, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Without Freias golden apples which bring eternal youth, the gods begin to age and grow weak

The Rhines pure gleaming children told me of their sorrow, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. The Rhinemaidens tell Loge that Alberich has stolen the Rhinegold

Freia, the fair one, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Freia, the fair one, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Freia, Frickas sister, with her golden apple tree in the garden. From Das Rheingold. From a private collection

Seize the despoiler! Rescue the gold! Help us! Help us! Woe! Woe!, 1910. Artist
Seize the despoiler! Rescue the gold! Help us! Help us! Woe! Woe!, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie

The Rhinemaidens teasing Alberich, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
The Rhinemaidens teasing Alberich, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Alberich arrives at the river and tries to flatter the Rhinemaidens to get closer to the Rhinegold

Mock away! Mock! The Nibelung makes for your toy!, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Mock away! Mock! The Nibelung makes for your toy!, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Alberich climbs up to get the Rhinegold as the Rhinemaidens tease him. From Das Rheingold

The frolic of the Rhine-Maidens, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
The frolic of the Rhine-Maidens, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. The three River goddesses who keep the treasure; Woglinde, Wellgunde and Flosshilde play in the Rhine

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

Hagen and the Rhinemaidens, c. 1916. Private Collection

Siegfried and Brunnhilde. Private Collection

Gold of the Rhine (Das Rheingold). Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Wotan turns and looks sorrowfully back at Brunnhilde. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyr Artist: Rackham
Wotan turns and looks sorrowfully back at Brunnhilde. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Brunnhilde. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Father! Father! Tell me what ails thee? Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Artist: Rackham
Father! Father! Tell me what ails thee? Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Brunnhilde leads her horse by the bridle. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richa Artist: Rackham
Brunnhilde leads her horse by the bridle. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

The Rhinemaidens bewail their lost gold. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richar Artist: Rackham
The Rhinemaidens bewail their lost gold. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Giant Fafner Kills Fasolt. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910 Artist: Rackham
Giant Fafner Kills Fasolt. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Ohe! Ohe! Terrible dragon, oh, swallow me not! Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Artist: Rackham
Ohe! Ohe! Terrible dragon, oh, swallow me not! Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

The frolic of the Rhinemaidens. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, Artist: Rackham
The frolic of the Rhinemaidens. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Alberich drives in a band of Niblungs laden with gold and silver treasure. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie, 1910. Private Collection

Brunhilde. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Artist: Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939)
Brunhilde. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Donner, your lord, summons his hosts! Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard W Artist: Rackham
Donner, your lord, summons his hosts! Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Rheingold, first scene, 1888 (oil on canvas)
XKH146471 Rheingold, first scene, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904); 115x77 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Fourth tableau of Das Rheingold, (cover design for Savoy No. 6)
BAL11119 Fourth tableau of Das Rheingold, (cover design for Savoy No. 6) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Comedy of the Rhinegold by Aubrey Beardsley
Frontispiece to The Comedy of the Rhinegold by Aubrey Beardsley Date: 1896

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"Rhine Gold: A Mythical Tale of Love, Power, and Betrayal" In the enchanting world of Richard Wagner's "The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie, " the captivating story unfolds with Freia, the fair one. Arthur Rackham's exquisite illustrations from 1910 bring this epic saga to life. As Furiously Wotan rides to the rock, Rackham's artwork captures the intensity and determination in every stroke. The scene is set for a dramatic turn of events that will shape the destiny of gods and mortals alike. Flosshilde, depicted in a lithograph from 1896 published in The Savoy magazine, adds another layer of intrigue to this tale. Her presence hints at hidden depths within the narrative as she weaves her own mysterious thread into the fabric of "Das Rheingold. " The dwarf Alberich encounters the mesmerizing Rhinemaidens in Veith Eduard's stunning illustration from 1909. Their interaction sets off a chain reaction that leads to an obsession with power and ultimately alters destinies forever. Pixis' evocative portrayal from 1875 showcases "Gold of the Rhine (Das Rheingold), " capturing both its allure and its destructive potential. This precious substance becomes a catalyst for greed, treachery, and profound consequences throughout Wagner's masterpiece. In 1924, we witness The Rhine Maidens triumphantly obtaining possession of the ring—a pivotal moment that reverberates through time. Their victory is bittersweet as they bewail their lost gold while simultaneously celebrating their newfound freedom. Arthur Rackham returns with his masterful artistry depicting Fafner killing Fasolt—an act born out of jealousy and betrayal—underscoring how power can corrupt even those closest to us. It serves as a stark reminder that no one is immune to its seductive allure.