Paris holding an apple 

"Paris holding an apple" is a painting by the Venetian artist Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo. The piece shows Paris, the Trojan prince, sitting on a rocky outcrop holding the golden apple that was awarded to him by the goddess Aphrodite. This apple is said to be the catalyst for the Trojan War. The loose brushstrokes and bold colors are characteristic of Tiepolo's artistic style. While the date of the artwork is unknown, it was painted during the artist's lifetime, between 1727 and 1804. The subject matter of the painting reflects the classical mythology of the Trojan War and is a common theme in European art.