The Judgment of Paris

About this work

This black-and-white print shows three naked people in a forest. An older man with a helmet and beard sits holding an apple. Two younger women stand in front of him—one with her back turned, the other looking at him. In the background, a winged figure with a bow watches from a tree. The title at the bottom, *Iudicium Paridis*, hints this is about a famous myth. The artist used fine lines to build up shadows and texture, especially on the skin and trees. Want to see how this technique works? Try looking up engraving.