The Judgement of Paris
Artist/Maker
DatesSigned: Signed 1728
Material / Technique
Dimensionsh x w: Mått 101 x 82 cm h x w x d: Ram 127 x 106 x 9 cm
Inventory numberNM 793
AcqusitionTransferred 1866 from Kongl. Museum (1749 Tessin-Fredrik I)
Other titlesTitel (sv): Paris dom Titel (en): The Judgement of Paris Titel (fr): Le Jugement de Pâris
DescriptionDescription: The Trojan shepherd Paris was forced to choose who was most beautiful of the goddesses Venus, Minerva and Juno. Paris chose Venus, who is understandably the focus of Coypel’s sensual depiction. In the background we see Juno, her companion Iris, and Mercury, who served as witness. In the foreground is Minerva, reaching for her clothes, helmet and shield. Venus rewarded Paris by giving him the love of Helena, most beautiful of mortal women.
Exhibited
Motif categoryReligion/Mythology
Collection
TechniquePainting
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