Droom van Paris 1540 - 1542

"Droom van Paris" ("Paris' Dream") is an engraving by German artist Georg Pencz, created between 1540 and 1542. The artwork depicts the Trojan prince Paris, visited by the three goddesses Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite, each offering him a bribe in exchange for his judgment in the "Judgment of Paris" story. The engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Pencz's mastery of Renaissance-era printmaking techniques, capturing the detailed anatomy and drapery of the figures. The small scale of the print, measuring only 60 mm by 84 mm, adds to its intimacy, focusing attention on the intricate details of the scene.