The Three Graces

The Three Graces (1531) by Lucas Cranach the Elder. Its palette is led by black (#070707, 39%) and pale muted cream (#eaccae, 22%), with accents of amber brown, dark amber brown and charcoal. Overall the canvas is mid-toned, moderately saturated and warm.

Palette

#070707 MG 224 black 39.2% of canvas
#eaccae MG 199 pale muted cream 22.1% of canvas
#cdae8b MG 163 pale tan 16.4% of canvas
#9b7c5e MG 165 amber brown 11.1% of canvas
#624735 MG 168 dark amber brown 5.7% of canvas
#292421 MG 222 charcoal 5.5% of canvas

Color families

Black 43%, Brown 34%, White 17%, Orange 3%, Yellow 2%

Measurements

Lightness: 0.47
Contrast: 0.77
Vividness: 0.031
Warmth: +1.00
Complexity: 232 cells
Hue range: 0.18
Focus: 0.05

Details

Date: 1531
Medium: Oil on panel
Size: 36.0 × 24.0 cm
Genre: mythological painting
Collection: Department of Paintings of the Louvre

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