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The Judgment of Paris

Richard Woodman

1800

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

The Judgment of Paris is a 1800 by Richard Woodman, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Richard Woodman
When & what style?: 1800 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a scene with four nude women and a man, all positioned in a landscape. The man is seated on the right, while the women are arranged to his left. In the background, a figure is visible on the left side of the image, and a tree stands on the right. The scene appears to be set in a natural environment, with the figures situated amidst trees and foliage. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and tranquility. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the image. For more information on this technique, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.

The story of this work

Overview

The artwork is an engraved print titled *The Judgment of Paris*, reproduced after a work by Peter Paul Rubens, produced in 1800 by Richard Woodman. It appears as a proof on paper, incorporating the engraver’s name within the image.

Read the full account in the museum source.