Who created "The Judgment of Paris"?

The Judgment of Paris was created by Giovanni Sons in late 16th century.

When was "The Judgment of Paris" created?

This artwork was created late 16th century.

What medium is "The Judgment of Paris"?

The Judgment of Paris is oil on canvas.

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

Giovanni Sons

late 16th century

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

overall: 121.3 x 165.4 cm (47 3/4 x 65 1/8 in.) framed: 158.4 x 202.3 x 8.6 cm (62 3/8 x 79 5/8 x 3 3/8 in.)

Classification

Painting

Department

CIS-R

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Samuel H. Kress Collection

Accession Number

1961.9.80

Art Historical Context

The Judgment of Paris, painted by Giovanni Sons in the late 16th century, brings to life a famous episode from Greek mythology. The scene shows the Trojan prince Paris tasked with awarding a golden apple to the fairest among the goddesses Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite. Sons’ oil on canvas captures the drama of this fateful choice, which ancient stories link to the outbreak of the Trojan War. Working in oil allowed artists of the period to achieve luminous colors, subtle modeling of figures, and rich textures that heighten the mythological narrative. At roughly 121 by 165 centimeters, the compos...

The Judgment of Paris

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