Who created "The Judgment of Paris"?

The Judgment of Paris was created by Giulio Bonasone in 16th century.

When was "The Judgment of Paris" created?

This artwork was created 16th century.

What medium is "The Judgment of Paris"?

The Judgment of Paris is Etching.

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

16th century

Medium

Etching

Dimensions

sheet: 11 15/16 x 18 5/16 in. (30.4 x 46.5 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949

Accession Number

49.97.269

Tags

MenMale NudesWomenFemale NudesHorses

Art Historical Context

Giulio Bonasone's *The Judgment of Paris*, a 16th-century etching, captures a timeless episode from classical mythology. In the tale, the Trojan prince Paris must decide which goddess—Hera,, or Aphrodite—is fairest, a choice that sparks the Trojan War. Bonasone's composition bursts with dynamic figures: nude men and women, along with horses, embodying the Renaissance fascination with ancient Greek and Roman stories. Produced on a grand sheet measuring nearly 12 by 18 inches, this print exemplifies the era's revival of pagan themes amid the Catholic Church's cultural influence. As an early mas...

About the Artist

Giulio Bonasone · 1500–1600

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