Szene Aus Wagners Ring 1913

Hermann Hendrich's 1913 painting "Szene Aus Wagners Ring" is a dramatic depiction of a scene from Richard Wagner's opera cycle "Der Ring des Nibelungen." The composition features a figure clad in red robes, likely a god or hero from the opera, standing before a blazing inferno. The fiery background evokes the intensity and passion of the story, while the figure's stoic stance and the spear they hold suggest a moment of decisive action. This work demonstrates the German artist's affinity for theatrical themes, and his ability to translate the powerful narratives of opera into visual art.