The Judgment of Paris

The Judgment of Paris by Marcantonio Raimondi after Raphael

Medium

engraving

Dimensions

sheet: 29.1 x 43.2 cm (11 7/16 x 17 in.)

Classification

Print

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Gift of W.G. Russell Allen

Accession Number

1941.1.63

Art Historical Context

Step into the world of Renaissance mythology with *The Judgment of Paris*, a masterful engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi after a design by Raphael, created around 1510–1520. This print depicts the ancient Greek tale where Paris of Troy must decide which goddess—Venus, Juno, or Minerva—is the fairest, a choice that ignites the Trojan War. Raphael, the High Renaissance genius known for his harmonious compositions and ideal beauty, likely sketched the graceful figures and dramatic poses, capturing the elegance of classical antiquity. Raimondi's engraving technique revolutionized art disseminatio...

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