The Three Fates
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The Three Fates

TitleThe Three Fates
ArtistAttributed to Jacob Matham (Dutch, 1571–1631) after Hendrick Goltzius (Dutch, 1558–1617)
Date1587 16th century
MediumEngraving on ivory laid paper
Classificationengraving
OriginNetherlands Netherlands
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineCharles Hack and the Hearn Family Trust Collection, purchased with funds provided by the Harry B. and Bessie K. Braude Memorial, Amanda S. Johnson and Marion J. Livingston, anonymous, and Suzanne Searle Dixon endowment funds
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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