Tannhäuser Wants to Leave Venusberg

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Tannhäuser stands at the entrance of a grotto, surrounded by women trying to make him stay

Tannhäuser wants to leave Venusberg.

Artist

Name:: Millais, John Everett
Dates:: 1829-1896
Country:: UK

Illustration

Subject:: Narratives
Technique:: Wood Engraving
Engraver:: Swain, Joseph
Format:: Portrait (taller)
Source:: Robarts Library, The Internet Archive

Periodical

Title:: Once a week, vol. 5 (June-December 1861)
Author:: Collective work
Publisher:: London: Bradbury & Evans, 1861

Description:

Tannhäuser, depicted as a sullen knight in medieval attire, stands at the entrance of a grotto, surrounded by women from Venus's court who are trying to keep him from leaving.

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{{cite web | title=Tannhäuser Wants to Leave Venusberg | url=https://www.oldbookillustrations.com/illustrations/tannhauser-venusberg/ | author=Millais, John Everett | year=1861 | access-date=December 5, 2025 | publisher=Old Book Illustrations}}