Judecata lui Paris

Judecata lui Paris

Hendrick van Balen

1608

unspecified

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a group of people in a wooded area. Some are standing, some are dancing, and one woman in blue holds a baby. A white dog sits in the foreground, and the background is filled with trees and floating figures. The colors are warm and soft, with lots of skin tones and greens. The woman in blue is the only one wearing clothes, which makes her stand out. The rest of the group is naked, but they don’t look awkward—just like they’re part of the scene. Next, look up Baroque to see why this painting’s drama fits that movement.

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