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The Three Fates: Lachesis, Atropos and Klotho, 1513 (woodcut)
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The Three Fates: Lachesis, Atropos and Klotho, 1513 (woodcut)
5858419 The Three Fates: Lachesis, Atropos and Klotho, 1513 (woodcut) by Grien, Hans Baldung (1484/5-1545); 21.8A--17.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; German, out of copyright
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Ancient Greek Atropos Chiaroscuro Woodcut Clotho Cutting Destiny Fate Fates Lachesis Memento Mori Printmaking Scissors Shears Silk Sisters Spindle Spinning Thread Time Vanitas Wool Yarn Mortality Northern Renaissance Snipping Three Fates
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The Three Fates - Lachesis, Atropos and Klotho
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is a captivating woodcut print created by Hans Baldung Grien in 1513. This Renaissance masterpiece, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, depicts the iconic trio from Greek mythology who control human destiny. In this striking image, we witness the three sisters - Lachesis, Atropos, and Klotho - each representing different aspects of life's journey. The young maiden Clotho spins the thread of life on her spindle with delicate precision. Beside her stands Lachesis, measuring out the length of each individual's existence. Lastly, Atropos holds a pair of shears poised to cut the thread when it reaches its inevitable end. Grien skillfully captures both youth and old age within this composition; symbolizing how time affects us all. The landscape surrounding these mythical figures adds depth to their narrative as it represents the vast expanse where fate unfolds. The artist employs chiaroscuro techniques to create dramatic contrasts between light and shadow that emphasize their divine presence. Their nudity serves as a reminder of our vulnerability before destiny itself. This woodcut print not only showcases Grien's technical mastery but also explores profound themes such as mortality and memento mori – reminding viewers of life's transient nature. "The Three Fates: Lachesis, Atropos and Klotho" remains an enduring testament to classical mythology's enduring influence on art throughout history.
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