The Judgment of Paris

The Judgment of Paris

Albrecht Altdorfer

1516

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

In this engraving, a group of figures are gathered in a wooded area. A man reclines on a platform, surrounded by three women and a young boy. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and foliage. The figures are depicted in various poses, with the man at the center appearing relaxed. The women are shown in different attitudes, with one holding a mirror and another standing to the side. The young boy is kneeling, looking up at the group. This engraving is an example of Renaissance art, and it's worth exploring more works from this period, such as those by Altdorfer, Albrecht.

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