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Francesco Furini

1603 - 1646

Furini was born and worked mainly in Florence. He visited Rome and Venice and died in Florence. Influenced by Guido Reni, he was known for his rather morbidly sensual depictions of the female nude.

Paintings by Francesco Furini

The Three Graces
The Three Graces
Studio of Francesco Furini
Three partially draped nudes, the Three Graces of Antiquity – Aglaia, Euphrosyne and Thalia – seem to be floating on clouds. They were daughters of Zeus and the Three Graces were often associated with pleasure, chastity and beauty.The composition repeats in reverse a 1638 painting of the same sub...
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