Schilderkunst (Pictura) vergezeld door de drie gratiën c. 1779

"Schilderkunst (Pictura) vergezeld door de drie gratiën" is an engraving by Antoine François Dennel created around 1779. The work depicts the allegorical figure of Painting, surrounded by the Three Graces, who are personifications of beauty, charm, and pleasure. The engraving is set within an oval frame and shows the figure of Painting holding a palette, surrounded by the Graces, one of whom is offering her a brush. This work is a fine example of Neoclassical art, an artistic movement that emphasized order, reason, and balance.