Valkyries Collection

Ride of Valkyries
The ride of the Valkyries

Dream Idyll (A Valkyrie), 1902, (1905) Artist: Edward Robert Hughes
Dream Idyll (A Valkyrie), 1902. From The Connoisseur 1905 [Otto Limited, London, 1905.]

Odin and Valkyries
Odin and the Valkyries welcome a warrior to Valhalla

Ride of the Valkyries
The ride of the Valkyries

Ride of the Valkyries. Artist: Delitz
Ride of the Valkyries. Scene from Richard Wagners (1813-1883) opera The Valkyrie, showing Brunhilde bearing a wounded warrior to Valhalla

Brunhild, The Warrior-Queen, Hurls Her Spear at Gunthers Shield, 1882. Creator: Unknown
Brunhild, The Warrior-Queen, Hurls Her Spear at Gunthers Shield, 1882. From " St. Nicholas: Volume IX. Part I. November 1881, to May 1882". [Scribner & Co. New York, 1882]

I flee for the first time and am pursued, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
I flee for the first time and am pursued, 1910. I flee for the first time and am pursued: Warfather follows close. He nears, he nears, in fury! Save this woman! Sisters, your help!

Wotan (Odin) god of wisdom, poetry and war. At top left hiss daughter Brunhilder
537952 Wotan (Odin) god of wisdom, poetry and war. At top left hiss daughter Brunhilder, foremost of the Valkyries carries a wounded warrior to Valhalla

Brunhilde foremost of the Valkyries, daughter of Wotan and Erda, bearing a wounded warrior to Valhalla
537939 Brunhilde foremost of the Valkyries, daughter of Wotan and Erda, bearing a wounded warrior to Valhalla. Illustration for the opera Die Walkure by Richard Wagner.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Valkyrie, 1865. Creator: Peter Nicolai Arbo
Valkyrie, 1865

Valkyrie and a Dying Hero, late 19th century. Creator: Hans Makart
Valkyrie and a Dying Hero, late 19th century

Valkyries Riding into Battle, mid-19th century. Creator: Johan Gustaf Sandberg
Valkyries Riding into Battle, mid-19th century

Odin and Brunhilde. Act 3 from Richard Wagners (1813-1883) opera The Valkyrie

BRUNNHILDE & VALKYRIES
Act Three : Brunnhilde instructs her Valkyries to save Siglind

WOTAN RIDES TO ROCK
Wotan rides to the rock of the Valkyries, angry that his daughter Brunnhilde is protecting the (unwittingly) incestuous Siglind (yet another of his children)

The ring upon thy hand - ah be implored! For Wotan fling it away
STC324267 The ring upon thy hand -..ah be implored! For Wotan fling it away!, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

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

The ring upon thy hand - ah be implored! For Wotan fling it away!, 1924. Artist
The ring upon thy hand -..ah be implored! For Wotan fling it away!, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods

Brunnhilde kisses the ring that Siegfried has left with her, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods

Siegfried leaves Brunnhilde in search of adventure, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Siegfried leaves Brunnhilde in search of adventure, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. Having given Brunnhilde the ring, Siegfried, dressed in full armour

Brunnhilde throws herself into Siegfrieds arms, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Brunnhilde throws herself into Siegfrieds arms, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. Brunnhilde sees Siegfried and also falls in love

Sun, I hail thee! Hail, O light! Hail, O glorious day!, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Sun, I hail thee! Hail, O light! Hail, O glorious day!, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. Brunnhilde awakes and greets the Earth and sky. From a private collection

The sleep of Brunnhilde, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
The sleep of Brunnhilde, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Brunnhilde sleeps in the fire circle, destined to be there until a hero can break through the magic ring to awaken her

Appear, flickering fire, Encircle the rock with thy flame! Loge! Loge! Appear!, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie

The ride of the Valkyries, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
The ride of the Valkyries, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910. The Valkyries flee from Wotans wrath at Brunnhildes misdemeanour. Private collection

Brunnhilde with her horse at the mouth of the cave, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Brunnhilde with her horse at the mouth of the cave, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Brunnhilde goes to get Siegmund for his battle with Hunding. Private collection

Brunnhilde stands for a long time, dazed and alarmed, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Brunnhilde stands for a long time, dazed and alarmed, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Having been told that Wotan has decided that his son Siegmund must die, and that she

Father! Father! Tell me what ails thee? With dismay thou art filling thy child!, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910

Brunnhilde slowly and silently leads her horse down the path to the cave, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie

Brunnhilde, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Brunnhilde, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Brunnhilde, the valkyrie daughter of Wotan by Erda. From a private collection

Helgi Hundingsbane returns to Valhalla, 1890. Artist: James Doyle Penrose
Helgi Hundingsbane returns to Valhalla, 1890. Illustration from Teutonic Myths and Legends by Donald A Mackenzie, 1890

Awakening of Brunnhilde, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner

Ride of the Valkyries, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner

Viking Cross-Shaft Fragment from Sockburn, County Durham, 10th century. Horseman with Bird are Odin and the Raven and below Valkeyrie offers Horn to Hero in Valhalla (possibly)

Odin, 1890-1910. Artist: Delitz
Odin, 1890-1910. Scene from Richard Wagners (1813-1883) opera The Valkyrie, showing Odin, the king of the gods. Card published by the Liebig potted meat company

Wotan (Odin) god of wisdom, poetry and war. At top left hiss daughter Brunhilder, foremost of the Valkyries carries a wounded warrior to Valhalla

Brunhilde foremost of the Valkyries, daughter of Wotan and Erda, pleading with her father. Illustration for the opera Die Walkure by Richard Wagner

VALKYRIES
Valkyries = Choosers of the Slain : warrior handmaidens of Odin, they select warriors who are destined to die, and escort them to Valhalla where they feast for evermore

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"Valkyries: The Fierce and Ethereal Warriors of Norse Mythology" Step into the realm of myth and legend as we explore the captivating world of Valkyries. Known for their bravery, beauty, and supernatural powers, these warrior maidens have fascinated artists throughout history. One iconic representation is in Richard Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries, " a powerful composition that evokes images of these fierce women riding through the skies on their winged horses. This musical masterpiece has become synonymous with their legendary presence. Edward Robert Hughes' painting "Dream Idyll (A Valkyrie)" transports us to a dreamlike landscape where a graceful Valkyrie stands amidst ethereal mist, her aura radiating strength and mystery. In another artwork titled "Odin and Valkyries, " we witness these divine beings accompanying Odin, the king of gods, on his mighty steed. Delitz's interpretation in "Ride of the Valkyries" captures the intensity and energy associated with these mythical figures. The artist skillfully portrays them soaring through storm clouds with determination etched upon their faces. In an intriguing piece called "Brunhild, The Warrior-Queen Hurls Her Spear at Gunthers Shield, " an unknown creator depicts Brunhild showcasing her formidable skills in combat. This portrayal showcases her indomitable spirit as she fearlessly confronts challenges head-on. Arthur Rackham's illustration titled "I flee for the first time and am pursued" offers a glimpse into one valkyrie's personal journey filled with both vulnerability and resilience. It reminds us that even these celestial warriors experience moments of doubt before rising above adversity. The allure continues with depictions such as "BRUNNHILDE & VALKYRIES" or "WOTAN RIDES TO ROCK. " These artworks capture epic scenes where valkyries accompany heroes during battles or embark on daring missions alongside gods like Wotan.