Judgement of Paris

About this work

This painting shows a group of people in a forest. A man is standing in the center, holding an apple. He is naked except for a cloth around his waist. To his left is a woman, also naked except for a cloth around her waist. She is looking at the man. To his right is another woman, wearing a dress. She is looking at the man too. There are two cherubs in the air above them, and a dog on the ground below. The background is a forest with trees and bushes. The man is holding an apple, which seems important. The women are looking at him, so maybe he's making a decision. The cherubs and dog add a sense of movement and life to the scene. If you want to learn more about this style of painting, look into chiaroscuro.