The Judgment of Paris 1508

Lucas Cranach the Elder's 1508 woodcut, "The Judgment of Paris," depicts the Greek myth in which Paris, a Trojan prince, is tasked with choosing the most beautiful goddess. The scene unfolds in a richly detailed landscape, with the three goddesses, Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite, standing before the seated Paris as he ponders his choice. This work, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, showcases Cranach’s mastery of the woodcut medium, producing intricate details and a strong sense of depth, particularly within the dense forest setting.