Who created "The Judgment of Paris"?

The Judgment of Paris was created by Lucas Cranach the Elder in ca. 1528.

When was "The Judgment of Paris" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1528.

What medium is "The Judgment of Paris"?

The Judgment of Paris is Oil on beech.

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

Lucas Cranach the Elder

ca. 1528

Medium

Oil on beech

Dimensions

40 1/8 x 28in. (101.9 x 71.1cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1928

Accession Number

28.221

Tags

ParisMenFemale NudesCupidJunoMinervaVenusHorses

Art Historical Context

In Lucas Cranach the Elder's *The Judgment of Paris*ca. 1528), a captivating oil painting on beechwood panel now housed in the Metropolitan Museum Art, we encounter a timeless myth from classical antiquity reimagined through the lens of the Northern Renaissance. The scene depicts the Trojan prince Paris tasked with judging a beauty contest among the goddesses Juno, Minerva, and Venus, with Cupid hovering nearby as a mischievous witness. Surrounding them are elegant horses and nude female figures, embodying the sensual idealism that defined Cranach's oeuvre. Measuring 40 1/8 x 28 inches, this w...

About the Artist

Lucas Cranach the Elder · 1472–1553

Lucas Cranach the Elder (c. 1472-1553) was one of the most prominent German Renaissance painters and a key artistic figure of the Protestant Reformation. Born in Kronach, Franconia, to the painter Hans Maler, Cranach began his career in Vienna around 1502, where he became one of the founders of the Danube School, a movement characterized by expressive landscape painting and emotional force. His ea...

The Judgment of Paris

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