Artist: Diego Velazquez
Artwork: The Fable of Arachne
Description: The painting depicts the myth of Arachne, a mortal woman who challenged the goddess Athena to a weaving contest. Despite Athena’s warnings, Arachne refused to back down and wove a tapestry that was so beautiful that it angered the goddess. As punishment, Athena turned Arachne into a spider.
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The Fable of Arachne
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