Arachne Collection

Las Hilanderas, (The Spinners), 1657, (c1934). Artist: Diego Velasquez
Las Hilanderas, (The Spinners), 1657, (c1934). Traditionally, believed to depict women workers in the tapestry workshop of Santa Isabel, iconography suggests Ovids Fable of Arachne

La transformation d'Arachne en araignee - Transformation of Arachne into a spider. Copperplate engraving by W
FLO4607702 La transformation d'Arachne en araignee - Transformation of Arachne into a spider. Copperplate engraving by W

Athena Changing Arachne into a Spider, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Athena Changing Arachne into a Spider, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 54

Les Toiles de Minerva, c. 1615 (engraving)
3480535 Les Toiles de Minerva, c.1615 (engraving) by Gaultier, Leonard (1561-1641); (add.info.: Les Toiles de Minerva Plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates)

Satyrus arachne, Satyrus evias, spring ringlet, Erebia epistgyne (vulnerable), and marbled ringlet, Erebia montana goante

Arachne into a Spider or Aranne Trasformata in Ragno, Book VI
STC415859 Arachne into a Spider or Aranne Trasformata in Ragno, Book VI, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses, Florence, 1832 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ademollo

She changed her into a spider, illustration from The Story of Greece
STC306485 She changed her into a spider, illustration from The Story of Greece by Mary Macgregor, 1st edition, 1913 (colour print) by Crane

Athene and Arachne (litho)
2792523 Athene and Arachne (litho) by Hardy, Paul (1862-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athene and Arachne. Illustration for The Book of Myths by Amy Cruse (Harrap)

ARACHNE INTO SPIDER
Arachne is metamorphosed into a spider, because she boasted that her embroidery was better than that of the goddess Athene

Minerva and Arachne. Artist: Houasse, Rene-Antoine (c. 1645-1710)
Minerva and Arachne. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The Fable of Arachne (Las Hilanderas), c. 1657?1658. Artist: Velazquez, Diego (1599-1660)
The Fable of Arachne (Las Hilanderas), c. 1657?1658. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Arachne - Native De Colophon, 1403, (1939). Artist: Master of Berrys Cleres Femmes
Arachne - Native De Colophon, 1403, (1939). The illustration is part of the manuscript De Claris mulieribus, traduction anonyme en francais (Livre des femmes nobles et renommees)

The Transformation of Arachne into a Spider, 1775. Artist: W Walker
The Transformation of Arachne into a Spider, 1775. A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1775

VERONESE, Paolo Caliari, called Paolo (1528-1588). Arachne or Dialects. 1575 - 1577. ITALY. Venice. Ducal Palace. Ceiling decoration in the Sala del Collegio. Renaissance art. Cinquecento

Transformation Of Arachne
Engraving depicting the transformation of Arachne into a spider, after a weaving contest in which Arachnes work depicted the gods failings, the goddess Minerva changes her into a spider

Athene & Spider Arachne
The goddess Athene turns the maiden Arachne into a spider for boasting that her embroideries were better than hers

Italy. Rome. Forum of Nerva. Built in 85-97 A. C
Italy. Rome. Forum of Nerva. Built in 85-97 A.C. It was started by Emperor Domitian but officially completed and opened by his successor, Nerva

ARACHNE transformed into a spider by Athena: copper engraving, 18th century

ARACHNE AND ATHENA. Arachne transformed into a spider by Athena: copper engraving, 18th century

THE SPINNERS. The Fable of Arachne. Oil by Diego Velazquez, c1655

Arachne into a Spider
Arachne is metamorphosed into a spider, because she boasted that her embroidery was better than that of the goddess Athene

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Arachne, the legendary weaver from ancient Greek mythology, has captivated artists and storytellers throughout history. In Diego Velasquez's masterpiece "Las Hilanderas" or "The Spinners, " painted in 1657, Arachne takes center stage as she competes against the goddess Athena in a weaving contest. This tale is also depicted in an engraving titled "Les Toiles de Minerva" from around 1615. But Arachne's story goes beyond art. In nature, her name lives on through various species like Satyrus arachne and Satyrus evias, both belonging to the spring ringlet butterfly family. These delicate creatures flutter with grace just as Arachne did before her transformation. Speaking of which, Ovid's book VI tells us how Arachne was punished by Athena for her arrogance. The illustration accompanying "Arachne into a Spider or Aranne Trasformata in Ragno" depicts this fateful moment when she was changed into a spider—a symbol of intricate web-spinning that forever connects her to her craft. In another artwork by Rene-Antoine Houasse called "Minerva and Arachne, " we witness the encounter between these two powerful females once again. It reminds us of their eternal rivalry but also highlights the importance of creativity and skill. "The Fable of Arachne, " believed to be created by Velazquez around 1657-1658, further immortalizes this mythological figure who dared challenge divine authority. Her fate serves as a cautionary tale about hubris and its consequences. Even centuries later, artists like W Walker continue to find inspiration in this narrative. His painting from 1775 portrays "The Transformation into a Spider, " reminding us that our actions can have lasting effects on our lives. As we explore Rome's Forum of Nerva built during ancient times (85-97 A. C.