Odin og Völven by Frølich - Drawing. Public domain image.
Odin holds bracelets and leans on his spear while looking towards the völva in Völuspá. Gesturing, the völva holds a spoon and sits beside a steaming kettle. The text "V:14" in the bottom left corner refers to ... More
Alvíss and Þrúðr by Frølich
The dwarf Alvíss puts a ring around the arm of Þrúðr, who looks on him smiling. The signature of the artist (an LFR-ligature) is in the lower right corner.
Fenrir and Víðarr by Lorenz Frølich
A depiction of the god Víðarr crushing the the wolf Fenrir with his mighty boot (1895) by Lorenz Frølich. Title not given in work.
Frigg and Odin in Grímnismál by Frølich
The goddess Frigg and her husband, the god Odin, sit in Hliðskjálf and gaze into "all worlds" and make a wager as described in Grímnismál.
Hyndla og Freia by Frølich - Drawing. Public domain image.
The goddess Freyja with her boar Hildisvíni go to see Hyndla, as attested in Hyndluljóð. Image appears as an illustration for Hyndluljóð.
Járnviðr and Eggthér by Frølich
An old woman raises wolves in the wood Járnviðr (left) and the herdsman Eggthér happily plays his harp while the rooster Fjalar crows at the onset of Ragnarök as attested in Völuspá. Image appears as an illustr... More
Odin holding Gungnir atop Sleipnir by Frølich
Odin rides atop the horse Sleipnir (here depicted with four legs rather than his characteristic eight), holding his spear Gungnir. Odin is presumably riding to find information about his son Baldr's bad dreams,... More
Skírnir and Gerðr III by Frølich
The third of three Skírnismál images by Frølich depicting Freyr's messenger Skírnir threating Gerðr.
A drawing of two men standing next to each other. Two Völuspá Dwarves ...
An illustration of two dwarves for Völuspá. Uncaptioned, and no title given.
Æsir games by Frølich - Drawing. Public domain image.
The gods merrily build and play games, as described in the early stanzas of Völuspá.
Loki and Sigyn by Frølich - Drawing. Public domain image.
Sigyn is emptying her cup as a drop of poison falls on the bound Loki.
Líf and Lífthrasir by Lorenz Frølich
A depiction of Líf and Lífþrasir (1895) by Lorenz Frølich. Líf and Lífþrasir, the only surviving woman and man (respectively) of Ragnarök, stand side by side. Water falls between them, while an eagle nests abov... More
Odin and Gunnlöð by Frølich - Drawing. Public domain image.
Odin embraces Gunnlöð while she holds a container full of the Mead of Poetry, accompying description found in Hávamál.
Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr by Frølich
After defeating Hymir and his many-headed army, Thor discovers that one his goats is lame in the leg. Týr watches on.
Lokasenna by Lorenz Frølich - Drawing. Public domain image.
A depiction of Norse gods assembled as in the Poetic Edda poem Lokasenna (1895) by Lorenz Frølich.
Odin, Lodur, Hoenir skabe Ask og Embla by Frølich
Caption reads "Odin, Lodur, Hoenir skabe Ask og Embla". Hœnir, Lóðurr and Odin create Askr and Embla.
Skirner og Gerd (1907) by L. Frølich
The second of three Skírnismál images by Frølich depicting Freyr's messenger Skírnir threating Gerðr.
Baldr's Death by Frølich
Baldr being held by a female, presumably his mother Frigg, after he has died from a wound sustained from mistletoe. Illustration appears within the Völuspá hin skamma section.
Om Yggdrasil by Frølich - Drawing. Public domain image.
The world tree Yggdrasil. At the foot of the tree is a well, which is presumably Urðarbrunnr. No caption or title provided in the work, but the illustration appears in a section of Grímnismál labeled "Om Yggdra... More
The death of Thor and Jörmungandr by Frølich
Thor and Jörmungandr lay dead—having mutually killed one another during the events of Ragnarök—as foretold in Völuspá.
Loki in flight by Frølich - Drawing. Public domain image.
Loki in flight after borrowing Freyja's feather cloak to retrieve Thor's hammer Mjöllnir, as told in Þrymskviða.
Three Norns by Frølich - Drawing. Public domain image.
The norns Urðr, Verðandi, and Skuld at the well Urðarbrunnr. The serpent Níðhöggr presumably gnaws at the roots of the tree Yggdrasil below. No caption or title provided in work.
Völva, Odin, Sleipnir and Helhound by Frølich
Odin and his horse Sleipnir meet with an unnamed völva in Hel as described in Baldrs draumar. Sleipnir and the Helhound Garm stare at one another.
Æsir-Vanir war by Frølich - Drawing. Public domain image.
Odin throws a spear at the Vanir host in the Æsir-Vanir war.Français : Odin lançant une lance aux Vanes durant la guerre entre les Ases et les Vanes.
Freia Gestures to Hyndla by Frølich
The goddess Freyja is nuzzled by her boar Hildisvíni while gesturing to Hyndla, as attested in Hyndluljóð. Image appears as an illustration for Hyndluljóð.
Listed Völuspá Dwarves by Frølich
An illustration accompanying the list of dwarven names found in Völuspá.
Odin and Sága by Frølich - Drawing. Public domain image.
Odin and Sága drinking together.
Odin and his brothers create the world
Deutsch: Odin und seine Brüder schaffen die Welt aus dem Körper von Ymir. Druckgraphik von Lorenz Frølich English: Odin and his two brothers create the world out of the body of Ymir. By Lorenz Frølich Françai... More
Týr by Frølich
The god Týr, one-handed, stands before the bound wolf Fenrir. Illustration appears within the Hymiskviða section of this translation.
Fenrir and Odin by Frølich - Drawing. Public domain image.
Odin rides forth to battle against Fenrir during Ragnarök.
Skírnir and Gerðr I by Frølich - Drawing. Public domain image.
The first of three Skírnismál images by Frølich depicting Freyr's messenger Skírnir threating Gerðr.
The Sacrifice of Odin by Frølich
Odin sacrifices himself to himself by hanging from the world tree Yggdrasil (which is inhabited by various creatures), as attested in Hávamál. Image appears as an illustration for Hávamál. No caption or title g... More
Thor and Jörmungandr by Frølich
The final battle between Thor and Jörmungandr during Ragnarök.
Heiðrún by Lorenz Frølich - Drawing. Public domain image.
The goat Heiðrún consumes the foliage of the tree Læraðr, while her udders produce mead, which is collected in a pot bellow, as attested in Grímnismál. Image appears as an illustration for Grímnismál. No captio... More
Freyja with servant and feather cloak and Thor and Loki by Frølich
Freyja (with an unnamed servant) present Thor and Loki with her feather cloak, as told in Þrymskviða. Freyja's cats seem fond of Loki.
Hild, Thrud and Hløkk by Frølich
Three ale-bearing valkyries (captioned as "Hild, Thrud and Hløkk") in Valhalla in an illustration for Grímnismál.
Odin and Vafþrúðnir by Frølich - Drawing. Public domain image.
Both seated, Odin and the wise jötunn Vafþrúðnir engage in a game of wits. A woman stands centrally behind them, holding a wreath. The woman is not attested in Vafþrúðnismál and seems to be an invention of the artist.
Freyr and Surtr by Frølich - Drawing. Public domain image.
Freyr and Surtr do battle at Ragnarök.
The return of Svipdagr to Menglöð by Frølich
Svipdagr is reunited with Menglöð as described in Fjölsvinnsmál.
Odin as Grímnir by Frølich - Drawing. Public domain image.
The title page for the poem Grímnismál, featuring Odin in the guise of "Grímnir," growing concerned at the growing flames.
Thor wades while the æsir ride by Frølich
Thor wades rivers while the rest of the æsir ride across the bridge Bifröst as described in Grímnismál.
Óttarr by Frølich - Drawing. Public domain image.
Freyja's faithful servant Óttar holds a memory drought so that he may retain his newly-gained knowledge of his lineage while standing atop what presumably is the head of the boar Hildisvíni, which he was disgui... More
Billingr's girl, bitch, and Odin by Frølich
Billingr's girl (whose name is not provided) watches on while Odin encounters the bitch tied to her bedpost. Inspired by Odin's description found in Hávamál.
Menglöð and Nine Maidens by Froelich
Menglöð surrounded by nine maidens as described in Fjölsvinnsmál.
Dwarves Before Stone by Frølich
Dwarves before their stone doors during the onset of Ragnarök as attested in Völuspá. Image appears as an illustration for Völuspá. No caption or title given in work.
Loki leaves the hall and threatens the Æsir with fire by Frølich
Loki leaves the hall and threatens the Æsir with fire, as told in Lokasenna. Thor stands to the right, brandishing his hammer, Mjöllnir.
Skírnir and herdsman by Frølich
An image from Skírnismál where Skírnir encounters an unnamed herdsman sitting on a mound, though the mound appears here to be a few stones.
Frigg and Odin by Frølich - Drawing. Public domain image.
Two figures, a female and a male, sit and mourn silently in a boat. The image features no caption or text of any kind and appears on a page following the poem Völuspá hin skamma. Therefore, the image very likel... More
Odin and Frigg from Vafþrúðnismál by Lorenz Frølich
The god Odin and his wife, the goddess Frigg, from the beginning of the poem Vafþrúðnismál (1895) by Lorenz Frølich. Title not given in work.
Víðarr on horseback by Lorenz Frølich
A depiction of the god Víðarr on horseback (1895) by Lorenz Frølich. Title not given in work.
Bragi and Iðunn by Frølich - Drawing. Public domain image.
The skaldic god Bragi holds a harp and sings while his wife Iðunn holds a bowl of apples in the background. The image appears prior to the preface of the edition, and no title or caption is provided.
Gullveig by Frølich - Public domain portrait drawing
Gullveig is lifted on spears over a fire. The signature of the artist (an LFR-ligature) is in the upper right corner. In the lower left corner there is something that looks like "F.H. fot." This, no doubt, is t... More
Náströnd by Frølich - Drawing. Public domain image.
People wade through venom dripping from the serpents above in Náströnd as attested in Völuspá. Image appears as an illustration for Völuspá. "V:24" stands for Völuspá stanza 24. Otherwise, no caption or title g... More