Nikon D80 Nikkor AF-S, 18-135mm, 1:3.5-5.6 Exposure: 1/400 sec. Aperture: f/9 ISO: 100 Focal Length: 120mm
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Original illustration for my book "Wonderwezens - klein overzicht van mythische figuren" (Wondercreatures - small overview of mythical figures). The book appeared May 30th, 2017. In his sixth book of the Metamorphoses Ovid tells us of a shepherd’s daughter Arachne, who was particularly skilled at weaving. Boasting about her skill, she infuriated Athena, who appeared and contested her. Athena weaved four scenes in which the gods punished those humans that considered themselves equal to the gods and committed hubris; Arachne, on the other hand, weaved scenes in which gods abused humans and especially the adulteries of Zeus himself. Arachne’s work was clearly as good as Athena’s. But the goddess was enraged by to the lack of respect for the gods Arachne's work showed. So she teared it to pieces. She hit Arachne several times on the head with her spindle and transformed her into a spider, condemning her to weave for eternity. Pencil and gold leaf, 2017. Comes mapped (dark grey) and framed (black), 32.5 x 42.5 cm. As shown: € 600.00 + plus shipping (VAT included). Shipping by PostNL, safely packed by registered post. Option: only mapped (dark grey), not framed, 30 x 40 cm: € 575.00 + shipping (VAT included). Shipping by PostNL, well-packed in wrapping paper, between two cardboards in flat package. By registered mail. Risuyu fine art print also available: https://www.etsy.com/listing/523423882/arachne?ref=shop_home_active_44
