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The Judgment of Paris
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The Judgment of Paris

Giulio Bonasone · 1501 - 1580 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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On the right, the Judgment of Paris takes place, where the seated Paris makes his choice for Venus. Behind him stand Mercury, Juno, and Minerva. Far right stand two naked women (possibly nymphs). In the center stands Mars with helmet and shield. In the middle above, Apollo flies in his sun chariot. Top left and below sit various gods, including Jupiter and Diana.

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Credit lineHet oordeel van Paris. 1501 - 1580. Giulio Bonasone. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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