Judgment of Paris 1660 - 1685

The "Judgment of Paris" is a silver gilt dish created by Hans von Aachen, a prominent German Mannerist painter, between 1660 and 1685. This elaborate piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, depicts the famous Greek myth of Paris's choice between the goddesses Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite. The central scene is surrounded by an ornate border of scrolling foliage, a common decorative element in Mannerist art. The dish's detailed relief work and elegant design showcase the artistic prowess of its unknown maker, who likely crafted this piece for a wealthy patron.