The Judgment of Paris
1754
François Boucher turns the myth that started the Trojan War into the ultimate Rococo beauty pageant. Seated at the bottom left, Paris nervously holds the golden apple, forced to choose the 'fairest' among three goddesses lounging in fluffy, pastel clouds. You can spot the divine contestants by their accessories: the peacock for Juno, the helmet for Minerva, and the playful cupids surrounding Venus. Boucher’s signature style transforms a serious mythological dilemma into a sensual, dreamy spectacle, prioritizing soft skin tones and flowing fabrics over dramatic tension.
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