Sarastro Collection

Magic Flute Liebig 2
(The Magic Flute) Act 1, Scene 6 : Tamino is presented to the Queen of the Night by his three rescuers; he vows to rescue her daughter Pamina, kidnapped by Sarastro

MAGIC FLUTE LIEBIG 4
(The Magic Flute) Act 1, Scene 17 : Pamina explains to Sarastro why she ran away, and he reveals that he is not a wicked kidnapper, but acts under compulsion. Date: first performed 1791

Three Attendants on the Queen of Night Kill a Snake to Save Tamino (chromolitho)
735630 Three Attendants on the Queen of Night Kill a Snake to Save Tamino (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Papageno Summons Papagena with the Magic Bells and They Are Reunited (chromolitho)
735635 Papageno Summons Papagena with the Magic Bells and They Are Reunited (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Papageno Saves Pamina From Monostatos (chromolitho)
735632 Papageno Saves Pamina From Monostatos (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Papageno Saves Pamina From Monostatos)

The Queen of Night Meets Tamino and Papageno (chromolitho)
735631 The Queen of Night Meets Tamino and Papageno (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen of Night Meets Tamino and Papageno)

Tamino and Pamino Pass Their Last Trial (chromolitho)
735634 Tamino and Pamino Pass Their Last Trial (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tamino and Pamino Pass Their Last Trial)

Pamina Entreats Sarastro To Let Her Go (chromolitho)
735633 Pamina Entreats Sarastro To Let Her Go (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pamina Entreats Sarastro To Let Her Go)

Temple of Isis and Osiris where Sarastro High Priest officiates Die Zauberflote
535215 Temple of Isis and Osiris where Sarastro High Priest officiates Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) set design, 1816 by Schinkel

Costume design for Sarastro, 1913. Sarastro, the High Priest of Isis and Osiris. The Magic Flute ( Die Zauberflote ), opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Costume design for Monostatos, 1913. Monostatos, a Moor in the service of Sarastro, the High Priest of Isis and Osiris. The Magic Flute ( Die Zauberflote )

Mozart (Die Zauberflote - The Magic Flute) Temple of Isis and Osiris where Sarastro High Priest. Decor, last scene, Karl Friedrich Schinkel 1816. Overtones of Freemasonry

Temple of Isis and Osiris where Sarastro High Priest. Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). Plot has overtones of Freemasonry

MOZART: MAGIC FLUTE. Set models for The Magic Flute ( Die Zauberfl├Âte ). Triumphal entry of the high priest Sarastro, drawn by a team of six lions (Act I, scene 18): line engraving, 1791

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"Sarastro: The Enigmatic High Priest of Die Zauberflöte" Step into the magical world of Mozart's opera, "Die Zauberflöte, " and meet the intriguing character of Sarastro. In these captivating chromolithos, we witness key moments that define this enigmatic figure. In "Magic Flute Liebig 2" and "MAGIC FLUTE LIEBIG 4, " we catch glimpses of Sarastro's grand temple dedicated to Isis and Osiris, and is within these hallowed walls that he officiates as the High Priest, guiding Tamino and Pamina through their trials. Amidst the drama, we see Three Attendants on the Queen of Night bravely saving Tamino by killing a menacing snake in a stunning chromolitho. This act sets in motion an intricate web of alliances and conflicts involving Sarastro. Papageno, our beloved bird-catcher, summons his soulmate Papagena using magic bells in another vibrant chromolitho. Their reunion brings joy to all who witness it – a testament to Sarastro's benevolent influence over love and happiness. However, not all is harmonious in this tale. Monostatos, a Moor serving under Sarastro's command as depicted in "Costume design for Monostatos, " attempts to harm Pamina but is thwarted by none other than Papageno himself. "The Queen of Night Meets Tamino and Papageno" showcases an encounter between these two opposing forces – darkness versus light – with Sarastro standing tall amidst it all. His calm demeanor hints at hidden depths yet to be revealed. As Pamina pleads with him desperately in "Pamina Entreats Sarastro To Let Her Go, " we sense conflicting emotions within our high priest. Is there more to his intentions than meets the eye? Only time will tell.