Jugement de Paris 1644

Stefano della Bella's etching, *Jugement de Paris*, depicts the Greek myth of the Judgement of Paris. The etching, created in 1644, portrays the moment Paris, the Trojan prince, is presented with an apple by the goddess Hera, and is asked to judge which goddess is the fairest. The etching captures the three goddesses, Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite, as they present themselves to Paris, each vying for his favor. Della Bella’s detailed etching style, often influenced by Renaissance artists, brings depth and drama to this classic myth. This scene, often replicated in art, explores themes of beauty, desire, and divine judgment.