Paris with the Apple

Netherlandish 16th Century (formerly attributed to Abraham de Bruyn)

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a male figure seated in a relaxed pose on a block or stone. He has curly hair, distinct facial features, and a focused expression as he looks at an object in his right hand. His left hand rests on a staff. He is dressed in draped clothing with a piece of cloth around his waist and a cloak over his left shoulder. The background includes trees, buildings, and a bridge, set in a natural landscape with hilly terrain. The scene is framed in a circular medallion with decorative scrollwork and motifs.