Alfred and his girlfriend
acoge en sus brazos al nuevo cordero nacido en el rebaño
This artwork was created four years before the piece called "Youth"
evokes a sense of timeless intimacy
waterhouse destiny Dimensions (inches):33 x 26" Alfred and his girlfriend19th century oil painting on canvas, titled "Destiny", was created in 1900 by John William Waterhouse. The main character in a red dress, holding a vessel to her mouth, represents Tyche, the Greek goddess of fortune (see Wikipedia). It displays a blend between medieval aesthetics and the mythological symbolism of ancient Greece, evident in the globe, window, book, floor, and pillars. It is currently located at the Towneley Hall Museum, Burnley, United