Judgment of Paris

Master IS

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene featuring several figures in an architectural setting. The image includes four figures positioned in front of a structure resembling a small temple or monument with columns and a frieze. The figure on the left wears armor and holds a circular object. The central figure, also in armor, is semi-seated with head bowed. Two nude figures on the right are depicted, one tying a rope around the central figure while the other observes. The background shows dense foliage, suggesting an outdoor setting. The scene conveys a narrative quality with dynamic interaction among the figures. The drawing is done in a classical or renaissance style similar to engravings by artists like Albrecht Dürer.