Rubens The Three Graces Print Size:A4 21x29.7 cm / 8x12″ Rubens appears to have painted

Rubens appears to have painted this for his own collection and it remained in his possession until his death

a Japanese artist and printmaker of the Edo period

As a patron of the arts

This painting is part of a series depicting Christ and the 12 Apostles and draws on Byzantine art tradition

the Abundance print (Abundantia) by Peter Paul Rubens represents a personification of prosperity

Rubens The Three Graces Print Size:A4 21x29.7 cm / 8x12″ Rubens appears to have paintedThe Story Behind Rubens The Three Graces Print The original work of Rubens The Three Graces print was painted between 1630 and 1635. This oil on oak panel depicts the Graces (also known as the Charities), minor deities from Greek mythology. The Graces are the Goddess of pleasant charm, the Goddess of charitable deeds, and the Goddess of gratitude. The figure to the left resembles Rubens second wife Hlne Fourmnet. Rubens appears to have painted this