The Judgment of Paris
1511
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1511
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This black-and-white print shows a group of people in a forest. Three women stand around a table with fruit, while a man leans on a tree. One woman holds a baby, and another offers a piece of cloth. In the background, a tree with thick branches towers over them. The scene looks busy but calm, with everyone focused on the table. The artist used deep shadows and careful lines to show the figures and nature. This style was common in Renaissance art, where artists studied how light and form worked together. Next, check out the Renaissance movement to see how this print fits into its time.
