There’s a ton of interesting symbolism in this painting, but what I really wonder is, why is there an accurate depiction of a European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) on the far left-hand side?
all have info about this artist, perhaps in addition to what’s pointed to by the first URL. This is the first work by him used here.
Again, a larger strip image is shown by clicking the image in Mr. Melcher’s MASTERPIECE #2007 (July 30, 2018) blog entry, accessible by the Check out the blog! box after the last comment.
When they were three, the Moirai (Three Fates) were:
Clotho (/ˈkloʊθoʊ/, Greek Κλωθώ [klɔːˈtʰɔː] – “spinner”) spun the thread of life from her Distaff onto her Spindle. Her Roman equivalent was Nona, (the ‘Ninth’), who was originally a goddess called upon in the ninth month of pregnancy.
Lachesis (/ˈlækɪsɪs/, Greek Λάχεσις [ˈlakʰesis] – “allotter” or drawer of lots) measured the thread of life allotted to each person with her measuring rod. Her Roman equivalent was Decima (the ‘Tenth’).
Atropos (/ˈætrəpɒs/, Greek Ἄτροπος [ˈatropos] – “inexorable” or “inevitable”, literally “unturning”,19 sometimes called Aisa) was the cutter of the thread of life. She chose the manner of each person’s death; and when their time was come, she cut their life-thread with “her abhorred shears”.20 Her Roman equivalent was Morta (‘Dead One’).
Holy cow, Radish, you’re turning this into an education ! Actually, I (for one) really appreciate this kind of contribution. I knew they were the Fates, but was driving myself nuts trying to understand what’s going on here. Thanks!
BE THIS GUY over 6 years ago
The Fates were having a fun family reunion until the toddlers got into a fight over a dice game.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member over 6 years ago
“…and this is where we will plant the tomatoes…Is that guy staring at our backsides again?”
Strob Premium Member over 6 years ago
“Ladies Only Tuesday” at Muscle Beach.
orinoco womble over 6 years ago
(Cupid, to bearded guy): “Stop staring at my mom’s bottom like that, or I’ll shoot ya—and not with love!”
PICTO over 6 years ago
Squat and flex…
ajmsdca over 6 years ago
Watch out, the kids are leaving the legos out again
J Short over 6 years ago
If you don’t know how to do it; I’ll show you how to walk the dog.
ptnjbrown over 6 years ago
Men in background wasting away to nothing waiting for the women to get ready.
ekw555 over 6 years ago
uhh . . . what is the bearded guy doing with his right hand?
Egrayjames over 6 years ago
They told me I’d get 51 virgins, then where in Hell did these kids come from?
Qiset over 6 years ago
Porn through the ages.
rugeirn over 6 years ago
There’s a ton of interesting symbolism in this painting, but what I really wonder is, why is there an accurate depiction of a European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) on the far left-hand side?
Gtbank over 6 years ago
Nice caption, great comments.
Call me Ishmael over 6 years ago
This gym has gone to hell since they added the daycare center!
mabrndt Premium Member over 6 years ago
The Three Fates:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sodoma_001.jpg
(best viewed by Google Chrome which can automatically translate most pages as necessary) has info and links that point to info about this painting.
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/artists/sodoma_il.html
http://thebiography.us/en/bazzi-giovanni-antonio
https://www.wga.hu/bio_m/s/sodoma/biograph.html
http://www.getty.edu/art/collection/artists/632/sodoma-giovanni-antonio-bazzi-italian-1477-1549/
https://www.virtualuffizi.com/giovanni-antonio-bazzi-called-sodoma.html
https://books.google.com/books?id=g7TOCwAAQBAJ&pg=PT480#v=onepage&q&f=false
https://books.google.com/books?id=GNU7AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA320#v=onepage&q&f=false
https://books.google.com/books?id=sNCJAwAAQBAJ&pg=PA286#v=onepage&q&f=false
all have info about this artist, perhaps in addition to what’s pointed to by the first URL. This is the first work by him used here.
Again, a larger strip image is shown by clicking the image in Mr. Melcher’s MASTERPIECE #2007 (July 30, 2018) blog entry, accessible by the Check out the blog! box after the last comment.
Rev Phnk Ey over 6 years ago
Contestant number three, your’e out. Back to the gym and work on some arm curls.
Honorable Mention In The Banjo Toss Premium Member over 6 years ago
Yeah, they’re buff all right.
Radish the wordsmith over 6 years ago
When they were three, the Moirai (Three Fates) were:
Clotho (/ˈkloʊθoʊ/, Greek Κλωθώ [klɔːˈtʰɔː] – “spinner”) spun the thread of life from her Distaff onto her Spindle. Her Roman equivalent was Nona, (the ‘Ninth’), who was originally a goddess called upon in the ninth month of pregnancy.
Lachesis (/ˈlækɪsɪs/, Greek Λάχεσις [ˈlakʰesis] – “allotter” or drawer of lots) measured the thread of life allotted to each person with her measuring rod. Her Roman equivalent was Decima (the ‘Tenth’).
Atropos (/ˈætrəpɒs/, Greek Ἄτροπος [ˈatropos] – “inexorable” or “inevitable”, literally “unturning”,19 sometimes called Aisa) was the cutter of the thread of life. She chose the manner of each person’s death; and when their time was come, she cut their life-thread with “her abhorred shears”.20 Her Roman equivalent was Morta (‘Dead One’).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moirai
Call me Ishmael over 6 years ago
Holy cow, Radish, you’re turning this into an education ! Actually, I (for one) really appreciate this kind of contribution. I knew they were the Fates, but was driving myself nuts trying to understand what’s going on here. Thanks!
pcolli over 6 years ago
I’m interested in what appears to be a factory in the background on the left.
ClarkThomas1 over 6 years ago
Why do these women all have breast implants?
Linguist over 6 years ago
Never enter into a beauty pageant, against a woman, whose packing a sharp pair….of scissors !
6turtle9 over 6 years ago
Ralph was starting to feel uneasy about winning the last man standing contest.
d1234dick Premium Member over 6 years ago
don’t mind him ,he’s gay. he will take care of the clothes
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 6 years ago
Notice Death behind them? The ruins in the far background?
Radish the wordsmith over 6 years ago
the dead city lies behind the shoulder of death
the spinner is the only one of the three to wear clothes
the rod that measures life looks like a simple arrow, of time?
No I don’t know what is going on with the dude in the blue jacket.
rmremail over 6 years ago
And the kids are pretty buff too
Calvins Brother over 6 years ago
Ancient Greek twerking.