Het oordeel van Paris 1580 - 1634

"Het oordeel van Paris" is an etching by Pieter de Jode I, a renowned printmaker from the Dutch Golden Age. Created between 1580 and 1634, the print depicts the mythological scene of Paris, a Trojan prince, judging the beauty of the goddesses Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite. The scene is rendered in a realistic style, with detailed figures and a richly textured landscape. The image, housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases de Jode's mastery of engraving, capturing the classical myth's drama and sensuality. This intricate print is a testament to the flourishing of art during this period.