The Judgement of Paris
1785
Imagine the pressure of judging the ultimate ancient beauty pageant! In this 1785 scene, shepherd Paris sits casually with his staff on the left, tasked with choosing the fairest goddess among three divine contenders. To the right, Athena poses with her helmet and shield, while the central figure—likely Aphrodite—steps forward confidently. Designed by Giovanni Battista Cipriani and engraved by the famous Francesco Bartolozzi, this Neoclassical print captures the calm before the storm of the Trojan War, sparked by a single golden apple.
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