The Judgment of Paris
- Artist
- Lucas Cranach the Elder
- Date
- 1512 - 1514 ; Germany
- Style
- Northern renaissance
- Genre
- Mythological painting
- Location
- Wallraf-Richartz Museum
"The Judgment of Paris" is a captivating mythological painting that depicts the famous myth where Paris awards the golden apple to the fairest goddess. Rendered in oil paints on a wood panel, this artwork reflects techniques influenced by the Northern renaissance, characterized by detailed realism and rich textures. Although it diverges from the fantastical style associated with Surrealism, its intricate portrayal of mythological figures showcases the Northern renaissance's skillful craftsmanship and attention to symbolism in mythological themes.
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- The Last Judgment (detail) by Hieronymus Bosch
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- The Judgment of Solomon by Gustave Dore
- Last Judgment, right wing by Hieronymus Bosch
- The Last Judgment (detail) by Jan van Eyck
- Angel of the Last Judgment by Wassily Kandinsky
- The Judgment of Paris by Lucas Cranach the Elder