Oordeel van Paris Possibly 1517 - 1562

"Oordeel van Paris" is an anonymous etching depicting the Judgement of Paris. The artwork is believed to have been created between 1517 and 1562. The scene depicts the Trojan prince Paris selecting Aphrodite as the most beautiful of the goddesses Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite. This engraving depicts the scene of the Judgement of Paris, where the Trojan prince is seated in the foreground with the three goddesses standing before him. It is housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork is a fine example of the use of etching in the 16th century, with detailed figures and a sense of depth. It is also a testament to the enduring popularity of the Judgement of Paris story in art.