1512
oil
panel
From the collection of Kimbell Art Museum
The Judgment of Paris is a 1512 oil by Lucas Cranach the Elder, held at Kimbell Art Museum.
This painting shows a scene with four figures and a horse. In the foreground, a man in armor sits on the ground, looking up. Behind him, three nude women stand together, with a bearded man in a headdress and ornate clothing between them. The background features trees, a castle on a hill, and mountains under a blue sky. A notable detail is the bearded man holding a round object, possibly a mirror, while the women appear to be waiting for something. The overall atmosphere suggests a moment of anticipation or decision. To learn more about the artist's use of oil paint and glazing techniques, explore the works of Lucas Cranach the Elder.
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.
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