19th century, The Three Graces

early nineteenth century

The three Graces

Alabaster, cm high. 33 – Base, 18 x 13 cm

Daughters of the god Zeus and the nymph Eurynome, called Charites by the Greeks, they were the goddesses of joy, charm and beauty. Their names were Aglaia, 'she who shines', Euphrosyne, 'she who brings joy and gladness', and Thalia, 'she who brings flowers'. The Graces presided over the banquets, dances, and gatherings of the gods, spreading joy and friendship between gods and mortals. The goddesses often accompanied Aphrodite and Eros, deities who presided over Love, and together with the Muses they sang and danced for the gods on Mount Olympus to the sound of the lyre played by Apollo. In some legends Aglaia was the wife of Hephaestus, the blacksmith of the gods. They gave artists and poets, like the Muses, the ability to create beautiful works of art.

They were usually depicted as young virgins dancing and embracing in a circle. Famous are the verses of Ugo Foscolo, who composed to praise the graceful and soft sensuality of the Three Graces sculpted by Antonio Canova:

Perhaps (or I hope!) creator of Gods,

new with me you will give spirit to the Graces

who now arise from your hand from the marble.

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