Paris onthaald door Menelaüs en Helena 1677 - 1755

"Paris onthaald door Menelaüs en Helena" is a watercolor drawing by Elias van Nijmegen, a Dutch artist active in the 17th and 18th centuries. The drawing depicts a scene from Greek mythology, specifically the moment when Paris, the Trojan prince, is welcomed by Menelaus, the king of Sparta, and his wife Helen. The drawing is characterized by loose, gestural lines, suggesting a quick and expressive sketch. The scene is set in an elaborate interior with a table laden with food and drink, suggesting a lavish feast. The figures are drawn with a degree of realism, giving the drawing a sense of immediacy and capturing the moment of a historical event. The drawing's intimate scale and the artist's choice of watercolor further reinforce the personal and anecdotal quality of this artwork.