Parsifal Collection (#2)

Parsifal. Found in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Parsifal, Act II: The Evocation of Kundry. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Parsifal in Quest of the Holy Grail, 1912. Artist: Ferdinand Leeke
Parsifal in Quest of the Holy Grail, 1912

PBIB2A-00052
The Holy Grail. Hand-colored etching from a series of illustrations for Wagners opera " Parsifal"

Parsifal Odilon Redon French 1840-1916 Lithograph
Parsifal. Odilon Redon (French, 1840-1916). Lithograph

Klingsors Castle
KLINGSORs CASTLE The sinister home of the evil magician Klingsor, featured in Wagners opera Parsifal

Richard Wagner. Parsifal
WAGNER, Richard (1813-1883). German composer of Romanticism. Scenario for the second act of the opera Parsifal, designed by Joseph Urban

PARSIFAL. Design by Paul von Joukowsky for the closing scene of Act III of Richard Wagners Parsifal, 1882

Heinrich Hensel (1874-1935) - a famous German Tenor, chosen by Wagner to sing the role of Parsifal at Bayreuth (1911-12). He also sang the role in the first production staged in London in 1914

Germany, Bayreuth, Scenic design for Parsifal by Richard Wagner
Hermann Hendrich (1854-1931), scenic design for Parsifal (1882) by Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

Odilon Redon (French, 1840-1916), Parsifal, 1892, lithograph

OPERA: PARSIFAL, 1882. Stage set for Act II Scene 2 of Richard Wagners opera, Parsifal. Engraving, American, 1882

OPERA: PARSIFAL, 1882. Stage set for Act I Scene 3 of Richard Wagners opera, Parsifal. Engraving, American, 1882

WAGNER: PARSIFAL, 1882. Printed announcement of the first performances of Richard Wagners Parsifal at the Bayreuth Festival Theatre, July and August 1882

Parsifal in Quest of the Holy Grail 1912. Oil on canvas. Ferdinand Leeke (1859-1925) German painter. Armoured knight mounted on charger rides through a Spring landscape

Wagner, Parsifal Act three, recording 1929
Advertisement for a recording of Act three of Wagners opera Parsifal, which premiered at Bayreuth on 26 July 1882. Illustrated center is the white dove

Gunnar Graarud / Parsifal
GUNNAR GRaRUD Swedish tenor in the role of Parsifal at Bayreuth

The Castle by the Sea
Parsifal, Galahad and Bors in the course of questing for the Grail, come to the mysterious Castle by the Sea

Parsifal - Liebig 5
Act two : Amfortas, Parsifal

Parsifal - Liebig 4
Act two : Klingsor, Parsifal and Kundry

Parsifal - Liebig 3
Act two : Parsifal and Kundry

Parsifal - Liebig 2
Act one : Amfortas and his knights receive Parsifal

Wagner / Humor Blatter
RICHARD WAGNER German composer, in a parody of the bombardment of Alexandria: the bombardment of Bayreuth is about to begin, with a performance of Parsifal

Arthur and Parsifal
Arthur sends Parsifal off in quest of adventure (abenteuer)

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"Parsifal: Richard Wagner's Magnum Opus Unveiling the Quest for Redemption" Step into the enchanting world of "Parsifal, " a timeless masterpiece composed by Richard Wagner, one of Germany's most influential musical geniuses. Inspired by medieval legends and chivalry, this opera takes us on an extraordinary journey through love, temptation, and spiritual enlightenment. In 1894, French artist Le chevalier aux fleurs (The Knight of the Flowers) captured the essence of this epic tale in a captivating oil painting titled "The Temptation of Sir Percival. " The artwork beautifully portrays the internal struggle faced by Parsifal as he encounters Klingsor's Castle, a place teeming with seductive illusions. Bayreuth in Germany witnessed another artistic marvel when scenic designer created a breathtaking vision for the Temple of the Holy Grail during Parsifal's first act. This awe-inspiring set design transported audiences to an ethereal realm where faith and divine intervention intertwine. Liebig cards from 19th-century Europe further immortalized Parsifal's legend with their exquisite illustrations. Liebig 6 depicts our hero holding aloft the Holy Grail itself while Liebig 1 captures his valiant spirit amidst a backdrop reminiscent of Klingsor’s Castle. Wagner himself envisioned every detail within this grand opus. His dedication to storytelling is evident as he masterfully weaves together themes like redemption and spirituality throughout each act. With Parsifal at its core, Wagner invites us to reflect upon our own journeys towards self-discovery and salvation. This profound narrative finds its roots in Wolfram von Eisenach’s romantic poem Parzival. Medieval German poet Wolfram dictated his poetic masterpiece that would later inspire generations to come with its tales of honor, bravery, and quest for meaning. A Design for a Motif from Parsifal showcases yet another facet of this captivating tale.