The Three Graces (Rubens)

The Three Graces is an oil painting of the Three Graces by Peter Paul Rubens.

The Three Graces
ArtistPeter Paul Rubens
Year1630–35
Dimensions221 cm × 181 cm (87 in × 71 in)
LocationMuseo del Prado, Madrid

The painting was held in the personal collection of the artist until his death, then in 1666 it went to the Royal Alcazar of Madrid, before hanging in the Museo del Prado.[1]

There were other variations by Rubens on the theme of Three Graces.[2] Physical dimensions of this paining are 221 cm × 181 cm (87 in × 71 in) without frame.

The painting features in comedian Hannah Gadsby's stand-up show Douglas[3]

References

  1. "The Three Graces" by Rubens at Museo del Prado.
  2. Peter C. Sutton, Marjorie E. Wieseman, Nico Van Hout. "Drawn By The Brush: Oil Sketches By Peter Paul Rubens." Yale University Press, 2004
  3. Matthew Dessem (May 28, 2020). "A Guide to Every Work of Art in Hannah Gadsby's Douglas". Slate. Retrieved January 10, 2021.


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