The Judgment of Paris Painting 17th Century

Features

Artwork title:  Il giudizio di Paride

Artistic school:  Italian School

Age:  17th Century / 1601 - 1700

Subject:  Allegorical/Mythological Subject

Artistic technique:  Painting

Technical specification:  Oil on Canvas

Description : Il giudizio di Paride

Oil painting. Restored. It depicts the mythological event that led up to the Trojan War when Paris had to choose among the most important goddesses of Olympus: Athena, Hera and Aphrodite which one deserved the Apple to be appointed the fairest one. The subject was depicted many times over the centuries. In this representation, the three goddesses cannot be recognized for their characteristics and therefore they lose any allegorical connotation. They are three beautiful women, similar in the attitudes and clothes waiting for Paris' judgment. 17th century.

Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use.

Artwork dimensions (cm):
Height: 69
Width: 96
Depth: 3