Amor en de drie gratiën 1600 - 1667

"Amor en de drie gratiën" (Love and the Three Graces) is a red chalk drawing by Dutch artist Cornelis van Poelenburch, created between 1600 and 1667. The drawing depicts a winged angel with a hand outstretched towards the three Graces, who are depicted in the nude. Van Poelenburch was a well-known artist, particularly for his depictions of mythological and classical subjects. The drawing is held at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. This drawing demonstrates van Poelenburch’s ability to capture the human form and use it in a classical context.