the Graces
deity earth Greek mythology single tradition · 3
The Graces are a possible interpretation of the figures in Dürer's engraving. Karel van Mander wrote that the engraving contained "three or four nude women, looking just like the three Graces."
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When
- Attested period
- 1604 – 1604
- Historical notes
- Mentioned in Karel van Mander's description of the painting.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- the Three Fates, Hecate Trivia, Ocean, Diana, Aphrodite, Tethys, Holy Spirit
- child of
- Zeus, Eurynome (Queen of the Titans)
Mentioned by
Sources
Source passages
“Possible interpretations range from the four seasons and the four elements, to Aphrodite (represented here by the woman to the right wearing a myrtle wreath) and the Graces, the Three Fates, or more simply four witches or four girls in a brothel.”
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“"Eurynome bore the Graces to Zeus."”
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“Canova's work challenged the baroque conception of opulent beauty; he shows the Graces as nubile, svelte young women.”
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