Mercurius geeft de gouden appel aan Paris 1641

This 17th-century etching by Jacques Belly depicts the Greek mythological story of the Judgement of Paris. The scene shows the god Mercury (or Mercurius) descending from the heavens, presenting a golden apple to Paris. The god's winged sandals and the staff he holds are depicted in detail, while a dog sits near the feet of the Trojan prince. This etching is part of a series depicting scenes from classical mythology and demonstrates Belly's mastery of the art form.