1550
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Judgment of Paris is a 1550 ink by French 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows three women standing under a tree, each holding an object. One holds an apple, another a mirror, and the third a staff. A bearded man kneels in front of them, looking up. The background is packed with swirling leaves, vines, and small figures hiding in the bushes. The scene looks like a story from ancient myths—specifically, the moment where Paris picks the fairest goddess. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth and texture, especially in the leaves and fabric. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved detailed images into metal plates.
A French artist from the 1500s made metal sculptures and prints that feel like Renaissance snapshots.
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