Frank C Pape - "Siegfried and Kriemhild" (1912) [Spirit of the Ages Collection]

Siegfried and Kriemhild (1912)

Illustrated by Frank C Papé

Siegfried and Kriemhild (1912) is an adaptation of an epic medieval German poem -

Nibelungenlied (The Song of the Nibelungs) that, itself, is based on a pre-Christian

Germanic oral tradition known as Nibelungensaga. That oral tradition is believed

to be based on historic events and individuals from around 500-600 AD. The tale

recounts stories of Siegfried (the dragon-slayer) at the Burgundian court, including

his murder and the subsequent revenge of his wife, Kriemhild.

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Cover for ''Siegfried and Kriemhild'' (1912), illustrated by Frank C Pape

On the left, we show a rare copy of Siegfried and Kriemhild

published with Papé's illustrations for the first time in 1912.

This example retains the original decorative cream cloth cover

with illustrated paste-down.

To the right, we show the Title Page.

Title Page for ''Siegfried and Kriemhild'' (1912), illustrated by Frank C Pape

The scene for the recounting of the tale is set is a lovely manner by the informal introduction:

At the "Dragon's Head", in the city of Worms, in the year 1460. A moonlight night,

with snow lying deep. Within, around the fire, soldiers from the castle, huntsman,

and warders. Without, three minstrels are seen ploughing through the snow towards

the red-curtained inn. As they reach it, and the door is flung wide, the men within

shout their welcome. Songs pass round with the wine. At the last, shouts are raised

for the tale of Siegfried and the ancient men of Burgundy. The minstrels take up the

story in turns.

Papé's illustrations for Siegfried and Kriemhild (1912) are wonderful examples of his rapidly maturing romantic style and

are a magnificent interpretation of the medieval Germanic romance. The presentation of the images - within an

integrated decorative borders - is a particular treat, with Papé presenting a central illustration and two further images

to create the visual effect of a vertical triptych.

Our Greeting Cards and Reproduction Prints

Greeting Card sample showing a Frank C Pape illustration from ''Siegfried and Kriemhild'' (1912)

For connoisseurs of Papé's work, we have prepared sets of 8 Greeting Cards displaying each of his major colour images for Siegfried and Kriemhild and on the left, we show an example of how these Greeting Cards appear.

Code: FCP SK CS(8)
Price: US$40.00

When presented on Greeting Cards, these images are prepared as tipped-on plates - in

hommage to the hand-crafted approach typical of prestige illustrated publications

produced in the early decades of the 20th Century. Each card is hand-finished and the

images are presented on Ivory card stock with an accompanying envelope. The rear

of each card carries information about Frank C Papé, this wonderful suite and the

profiled illustration - we have left the interior of the cards blank so that you may

write your own personal message.

Should you wish to order a reproduction print of one or more of these images, we

have provided some options below. Each of our Fine Art Posters is prepared with

archival quality papers and inks - and also accompanied by information about

Frank C Papé, this suite and the profiled illustration.

To purchase, simply click on the appropriate "Add to Cart" button and you will be

taken through to our Shopping Cart secured through PayPal. Multiple purchases will

be consolidated by that feature and shipping and handling costs to any destination in

the world are accommodated by our flat-rate fee of US$20 for every US$200 worth

of purchases.

Fine Art Poster sample showing a Frank C Pape illustration from ''Siegfried and Kriemhild'' (1912)

An example of one of our Fine Art

Posters in a superb 22x36" format

Of course, should you wish to discuss some customised options, we welcome your contact on any matter through

ThePeople@SpiritoftheAges.com.

In the meantime, enjoy perusing these wonderful images from Frank C Papé.

The major colour illustrations


How Kriemhild outfaced Hagan (Frontispiece)	How Siegfried won the Tarnhelm	How Siegfried wooed Kriemhild	How Gunther wooed Brunhild
Fine Art Poster (11x18'') Code: FCP SK C1 11x18 Price: US$60.00	Fine Art Poster (11x18'') Code: FCP SK C2 11x18 Price: US$60.00	Fine Art Poster (11x18'') Code: FCP SK C3 11x18 Price: US$60.00	Fine Art Poster (11x18'') Code: FCP SK C4 11x18 Price: US$60.00

How the Queens quarrelled	How Siegfried was murdered	How Kriemhild mourned Siegfried	How Hagen and Volker kept watch
Fine Art Poster (11x18'') Code: FCP SK C5 11x18 Price: US$60.00	Fine Art Poster (11x18'') Code: FCP SK C6 11x18 Price: US$60.00	Fine Art Poster (11x18'') Code: FCP SK C7 11x18 Price: US$60.00	Fine Art Poster (11x18'') Code: FCP SK C8 11x18 Price: US$60.00