The artwork titled “Fasolt suddenly seizes Freia and drags her to one side with Fafner” is by Arthur Rackham. This piece belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and falls under the genre of illustration. It is part of the series “The Rhinegold & The Valkyrie”.
In the artwork, a dramatic and tense scene unfolds as Fasolt, a giant, seizes Freia, the goddess of youth and beauty, and forcibly drags her alongside Fafner. Fasolt, depicted with a rugged, fur-clad appearance, grips Freia’s arm firmly, conveying a vivid impression of struggle and resistance. The lines and details, characteristic of Rackham’s illustrative style, render the figures and their expressions with intricate precision, creating a sense of movement and urgency. The background, filled with swirling lines and sparse landscapes, adds to the dynamic tension of the scene. The palette, dominated by earthy tones, enhances the mythic and fantastical atmosphere of the narrative.