Judgment of Paris 1825 - 1888

Alois Petrak's "Judgment of Paris" is a 19th-century engraving depicting the Greek myth of Paris's choice between the goddesses Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite. The artwork showcases the three goddesses, each vying for Paris's attention, and the Trojan prince holding an apple, the prize for the fairest. The image is presented in a circular format, characteristic of engravings from this period, and features meticulous detail and a sense of drama. The work is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.