"The Three Graces - who were thought to be the daughters of the Greek god Zeus - became popular subjects in art from the Renaissance and they were often depicted together as personifications of beauty, kindness and creativity.
This work by Rubens is thought to be a design for metalwork, possibly intended for an engraver. Collaborations between artists working in different media were common. This work reveals the close connections that existed between designers and craftsmen and Rubens’s reputation as a source of inspiration for other artists.
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