Who created "The Judgment of Paris"?

The Judgment of Paris was created by Fabio Berardi|Giuseppe Varotti in 1748–88.

When was "The Judgment of Paris" created?

This artwork was created 1748–88.

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

Fabio Berardi|Giuseppe Varotti

1748–88

Medium

Etching and engraving

Dimensions

Sheet (Trimmed): 19 11/16 × 12 1/2 in. (50 × 31.7 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951

Accession Number

51.501.2888

Art Historical Context

Welcome to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Drawings and Prints department, whereThe Judgment of Paris* by Fabio Berardi and Varotti captivates with its 18th-century elegance. Created between 1748 and 1788, this print draws from the timeless Greek myth in which Paris of Troy must choose the fairest goddess among Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite—a decision that sparked the Trojan War. Such classical subjects were immensely popular in European art, symbolizing beauty, rivalry, and divine intrigue during the Rococo era's love for ornate mythology. Crafted as an etching and engraving on a generous tri...

The Judgment of Paris

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