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The Crying Spider | Odilon Redon | 1881 Giovanni Francesco Caroto "The Repentance of Nineveh" stands"The Crying Spider" (1881) by Odilon Redon is a haunting lithograph that features a large, anthropomorphic spider with a human like face, depicted in a state of sorrow. The artwork is part of Redon's series of noirs, where he explores dark, fantastical, and often unsettling themes. The spider's expressive eyes and downturned mouth evoke a sense of melancholy and existential dread. The stark contrast between the black ink and white paper enhances the