De Deugd en de drie Gratiën 1746 - 1763

This etching, "De Deugd en de drie Gratiën" (Virtue and the Three Graces), was created by Pierre François Courtois between 1746 and 1763. The print depicts Virtue, a draped female figure, seated and looking toward three nude Graces standing behind her. The Graces, personifications of beauty and charm, are depicted in a natural and relaxed pose, highlighting the harmony between virtue and beauty. The scene is set in a landscape with a tree and a distant horizon, suggesting the union of earthly beauty with higher ideals. The image is a testament to Courtois's skill in depicting both classical allegory and realistic detail.