Who created "The Judgment of Paris"?

The Judgment of Paris was created by Georg Pencz in 1520–50.

When was "The Judgment of Paris" created?

This artwork was created 1520–50.

What medium is "The Judgment of Paris"?

The Judgment of Paris is Engraved copper plate.

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

Georg Pencz

1520–50

Medium

Engraved copper plate

Dimensions

plate: 2 7/16 x 3 3/8 x 1/16 in. (6.2 x 8.5 x 0.1 cm)

Classification

Plates

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Marco Pesarese, 2005

Accession Number

2005.98

Art Historical Context

Georg Pencz's *The Judgment of Paris*, created between 1520 and 1550, captures a timeless classical myth from Greek mythology. In the story, the Trojan prince Paris must decide which goddess—Venus, Juno, or—is the fairest, awarding a golden apple that sparks the Trojan War. Pencz, a Nuremberg-based artist and one of the "Little Masters of the Northern Renaissance, renders this scene with exquisite detail on a small copper plate, showcasing his mastery of engraving. This engraved copper plate, measuring just 2 7/16 x 3 3/8 inches, exemplifies the innovative printmaking techniques of the 16th c...

About the Artist

Georg Pencz · 1490–1550

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