Three Norns 1877

"Three Norns" is a 1877 drawing by German artist Hans Thoma, housed at the Städel Museum. The work depicts three figures, the Norns, mythical beings who control the threads of fate in Norse mythology. The figures, cloaked in dark robes, are seated and each holds a thread, suggesting their power over life and death. Thoma's expressive style and use of light and shadow create a sense of mystery and foreboding, inviting viewers to ponder the nature of destiny and the role of fate in human life.