The Judgment of Paris
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
The Judgment of Paris is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photo shows a group of five people in an outdoor scene. Three men and two women are dressed in loose, old-fashioned clothes. One woman stands holding a cloth, while another kneels near a flock of sheep. The men look alert—one holds a spear, another a bag, and the third leans back with a relaxed pose. The sheep are scattered around, some resting, others grazing. The lighting is dramatic, with strong contrasts between light and dark areas. This technique makes the figures pop against the background. Try looking up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this effect works.
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