The Three Graces (recto); Four putti engaging in various activities (verso) 1580s

Christoph Murer's "The Three Graces" (recto); "Four putti engaging in various activities" (verso) is a drawing from the 1580s. This artwork depicts three nude female figures, the Graces, holding hands and standing in a circle. The Graces, a classical symbol of beauty, grace, and charm, are traditionally represented as three sisters - Aglaia, Euphrosyne, and Thalia. On the verso, or back of the sheet, four putti engage in various activities, demonstrating Murer's talent for capturing the human form in motion. The drawing is a fine example of Renaissance art and demonstrates Murer's masterful skills as a draftsman.