Fotoreproductie van een schilderij, voorstellende Siegmund trekt het zwaard uit de boom in het huis van Hunding before 1876

This photo reproduction of a painting by Victor Angerer, created before 1876, depicts a scene from Richard Wagner's opera "Die Walküre". It shows Siegmund drawing his sword from a tree in Hunding's house, a pivotal moment in the opera's narrative. The image is likely a print from a book or album, highlighting the popularity of Wagner's work and its visual representation in the late 19th century. The black and white photograph captures the dramatic setting of the scene, highlighting the tree and the figures engaged in the action. "Die Walküre" is one of the most iconic and celebrated operas of all time, and Angerer's interpretation of this scene would have been familiar to audiences of the period.