Judgment of Paris (Cranach, New York)

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Judgment of Paris
Lucas cranach judgement of paris.jpg
Artist Lucas Cranach the Elder
Year1528
Mediumoil on wood
Dimensions101.9 cm× 71.1 cm(40.1 in× 28.0 in)
Location Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Judgment of Paris is a 1528 painting by the German artist Lucas Cranach the Elder. It depicts the myth of Paris, Prince of Troy, selecting the fairest goddess from among Minerva, Juno, and Venus. Cranach likely based his depiction on medieval poetry or romances. [1] The painting is now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

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  1. "Lucas Cranach the Elder, Judgment of Paris". www.metmuseum.org. Retrieved 2020-08-13.