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THE FATES. The three Fates, Lachesis, Atropos, and Clotho
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THE FATES. The three Fates, Lachesis, Atropos, and Clotho
THE FATES.
The three Fates, Lachesis, Atropos, and Clotho. Woodcut, 1513, by Hans Baldung Grien
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1513 Baldung Breast Cherub Cutting Distaff Fate Goddess Greek Grien Hans Myth Naked Scissors Thread Three Tree Atropos Clotho Lachesis Three Fates
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The Fates - Weavers of Destiny
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. In this woodcut print by Hans Baldung Grien from 1513, we are transported back to the early Renaissance era, where ancient Greek mythology intertwines with German artistry. The image depicts the three powerful goddesses known as the Fates - Lachesis, Atropos, and Clotho. Clotho stands on the left side of the composition, holding a distaff filled with thread. With focused determination, she spins the thread that represents human life. In the center stands Lachesis, measuring out each individual's destiny with her measuring rod. Her gaze is both contemplative and all-knowing. On the right side of this mesmerizing scene stands Atropos, wielding her sharp scissors poised to cut through life's fragile thread. She symbolizes fate's finality and inevitability. These three divine figures stand beneath a majestic tree adorned with cherubs representing innocence and purity. Their nakedness signifies their impartiality in shaping destinies without bias or prejudice. Baldung Grien masterfully captures not only their physical beauty but also their profound significance in our lives. This woodcut serves as a reminder that while we may have free will to make choices along our journey, ultimately it is these formidable women who determine our fates. The Granger Collection presents this remarkable artwork for us to contemplate upon these timeless themes of destiny and mortality; an exquisite testament to humanity's eternal fascination with mythological tales woven into our
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