She changed her into a spider

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"She Changed Her into a Spider" is an illustration by Walter Crane, a prominent figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement and one of the most influential children's book creators of his era. This particular work is part of a series of illustrations that Crane produced for a late 19th-century edition of "A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys," a collection of stories written by Nathaniel Hawthorne which retells Greek myths in a manner accessible to children.

The illustration depicts the moment from the myth of Arachne, a talented mortal weaver who dared to challenge the goddess Athena to a weaving contest. Upon being bested by Arachne's skill, and after witnessing the mortal's hubris in her tapestry's subject matter, which depicted the gods' misdeeds, Athena transformed Arachne into a spider, condemning her to weave for eternity. Crane's work captures the pivotal transformation with his characteristic linear grace and a harmonious color palette, reflecting the influence of both the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and Japanese woodblock prints, which were popular during his time.

Walter Crane's approach to book illustration was innovative, integrating pictures and text in a way that was both educational and visually engaging for young readers. His work often featured themes of fantasy and mythology, rendered with a strong moral undercurrent, which was typical of Victorian literature for children. "She Changed Her into a Spider" is an exemplar of Crane's style and his commitment to creating art that could both delight and instruct, embodying the ideals of the Arts and Crafts Movement, which sought to bring beauty and craftsmanship into everyday life.

This illustration not only showcases Crane's artistic skill but also serves as a cultural artifact, reflecting the Victorian era's interest in classical antiquity and its moral and educational values. As such, it remains a subject of interest for scholars of illustration, children's literature, and the history of art and design.

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