Arkivism
Judgment of Midas
Public domain

Judgment of Midas

Bernard Picart · 1718 · etching; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

King Midas points to Pan as the winner in the musical contest between Pan and Apollo. The seated Apollo on the left gives Midas donkey ears as punishment. The scene is framed in an ornamental border.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printornamentprentornaments ~ art
Credit lineOordeel van Midas. 1718. Bernard Picart. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
Open in Explore View at source

Similar works

Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux on ParnassusNicolas Boileau-Despréaux on Parnassus Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux on ParnassusNicolas Boileau-Despréaux on Parnassus Melpomene and ThaliaMelpomene and Thalia Nicolas Boileau at his desk with his museNicolas Boileau at his desk with his muse Nicolas Boileau with a SatyrNicolas Boileau with a Satyr Nicolas Boileau with a satyrNicolas Boileau with a satyr