Who created "The Three Graces"?

The Three Graces was created by Pieter de Jode II|Peter Paul Rubens in ca. 1630–45.

When was "The Three Graces" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1630–45.

What medium is "The Three Graces"?

The Three Graces is Etching and engraving; second state of two (Hollstein).

Is "The Three Graces" in the public domain?

Yes, The Three Graces is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Three Graces

Pieter de Jode II|Peter Paul Rubens

ca. 1630–45

Medium

Etching and engraving; second state of two (Hollstein)

Dimensions

Plate: 19 3/16 × 13 3/4 in. (48.7 × 34.9 cm) Sheet: 19 1/4 × 21 3/4 in. (48.9 × 55.2 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1947

Accession Number

47.100.986

Art Historical Context

Behold *The Three Graces*, captivating etching and engraving by Pieter de Jode after a design by the Baroque master Peter Paul Rubens, around 1630–45. This second-state impression captures Rubens' exuberant vision of the classical mythological trio—Aglaia, Euphrosyne, and Thalia—goddesses embodying beauty, joy, and charm. Often depicted entwined in a dance, the Graces were a favorite Renaissance and Baroque motif, symbolizing harmony and the gifts of the muses, and Rubens infused them with his signature sensuality and vitality. De Jode, a skilled Flemish engraver, masterfully translated Ruben...

The Three Graces

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