Judgment of Paris, after Raphael 1520 - 1600

This is a drawing by Raphael, considered one of the greatest artists of the High Renaissance. It is a preparatory study for his famous painting, "The Judgement of Paris." The drawing depicts the Greek myth where Paris, the prince of Troy, is asked to judge the beauty of three goddesses. Venus, Hera, and Athena, each offering a bribe. This drawing, held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a valuable example of Raphael’s artistic process and shows his meticulous attention to detail.