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Cele trei Grații, by Hans von Aachen, unspecified, 1610

Cele trei Grații

Hans von Aachen

1610

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Overview

Cele trei Grații is a 1610 unspecified by Hans von Aachen, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Hans von Aachen
When & what style?
1610
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows three naked women standing close together. The one in the middle faces away, while the other two turn slightly toward us. Above them, cherubs float in a cloudy sky, holding what looks like musical instruments or flowers. The women’s skin glows under soft light, making their shapes stand out. Their poses feel relaxed, almost like they’re posing for a portrait. If you like how light and shadow shape the figures, look up *chiaroscuro*.

About the artist

Portrait of Hans von Aachen
Artist

Hans von Aachen

Hans von Aachen (1552 – 4 March 1615) was a German painter who was one of the leading representatives of Northern Mannerism.

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