Who created "The Judgment of Paris"?

The Judgment of Paris was created by Giulio Bonasone in ca. 1550–60.

When was "The Judgment of Paris" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1550–60.

What medium is "The Judgment of Paris"?

The Judgment of Paris is Etching and engraving.

Is "The Judgment of Paris" in the public domain?

Yes, The Judgment of Paris is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Judgment of Paris

Giulio Bonasone

ca. 1550–60

Medium

Etching and engraving

Dimensions

sheet: 11 15/16 x 18 1/16 in. (30.4 x 45.9 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1953

Accession Number

53.600.4232

Tags

AngelsMale NudesFemale NudesHorses

Art Historical Context

Behold *The Judgment of Paris*, a captivating etching and engraving by the Italian master Giulio Bonasone, created around 1550–60. This print dramatizes the ancient Greek myth where the Trojan prince Paris must choose the fairest goddess among Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite— a decision sparked by discord at a divine wedding that ignited the Trojan War. Bonasone's composition bursts with dynamic energy, featuring graceful male and female nudes, majestic horses, and ethereal angels, evoking the Renaissance fascination with classical antiquity and human form. As a virtuoso of printmaking, Bonasone ...

About the Artist

Giulio Bonasone · 1500–1600

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