Richard Wagner, Götterdämmerung, Act I, Siegfried’s Rhine Journey 

Ferdinand Leeke’s painting, “Richard Wagner, Götterdämmerung, Act I, Siegfried’s Rhine Journey”, depicts Siegfried, a hero from the Norse mythology, on a boat journey. Siegfried, dressed in armor and a green cloak, is accompanied by his mythical winged horse, Grane, as he traverses a river. Siegfried blows a horn, a signal of his arrival and a symbol of his bravery. Leeke’s Romantic style painting captures the dramatic scene from Wagner’s opera, showcasing the grand narrative of the Norse myth.