The Three Graces
1600[-]1631
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Meet the original girl group of mythology: the Three Graces! In this sketch by Franz Schütz, the sisters—representing charm, beauty, and creativity—are caught in a graceful, rhythmic pose that echoes famous ancient sculptures. The artist uses a classic composition where the middle figure turns her back to the viewer, a clever trick borrowed from antiquity to show off the human form from every angle. The loose, warm brown lines give the drawing a lively quality, emphasizing the elongated, elegant proportions typical of the early 17th century. It feels like a private study where the artist was exploring how light and shadow play across the body.
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