The Judgment of Paris
- Artist
- Lucas Cranach the Elder
- Date
- 1530 ; Germany
- Style
- Northern renaissance
- Genre
- Mythological painting
- Location
- Saint Louis Art Museum
Lucas Cranach the Elder's The Judgment of Paris (1530) is a masterful mythological painting created using oil on a panel. As a prominent work of the Northern renaissance, the painting depicts the classic myth of Paris choosing the fairest goddess among Minerva, Juno, and Venus. Cranach's style reflects the detailed and vibrant qualities typical of the period, with meticulous execution akin to tempera techniques. The artwork exemplifies the Renaissance interest in classical mythology and showcases Cranach’s skill in mythological subjects within his native Germany.
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- The Judgment of Paris by Lucas Cranach the Elder
- Last Judgment by Pieter Bruegel the Elder
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