View of the scene in which is represented the Judgment of Paris (Prospettiva della scena in cui si rappresentò il Giuditio do Paride), from the series 'Seven Interludes' for the wedding celebration of Cosimo de' Medici in Florence, 1608 1608

This etching by Remigio Cantagallina depicts the stage set for a theatrical production of the "Judgment of Paris" for the wedding celebration of Cosimo de' Medici in Florence. The artwork is one of seven interludes from the event, held in 1608. The image presents a theatrical landscape with a distant backdrop of trees and rocks, framing a central pathway leading toward the stage. This perspective, known as a "prospettiva," was popular in theatrical design of the Baroque period and highlights the illusionistic qualities of the scene. The image's intricate detail and delicate lines showcase the artistry of Cantagallina, a prominent Italian artist of the 17th century.