The Fates
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows three women huddled together, their faces etched with deep lines. The woman in the center holds a pair of scissors, while the one on the right lifts a spindle. All three wear simple, draped clothing and head coverings. The dark background makes their faces stand out sharply. The scissors and spindle hint at their roles as the Fates, weaving and cutting life’s thread. The Latin text below means "Here Michelangelo painted them, and they agree to spin immortal life." Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more prints like this.
