The Judgment of Paris

Jacob de Wit

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene set among the clouds. The composition features numerous figures in dynamic poses, interspersed with swirling clouds. Some figures are reclining or standing on the clouds, while others appear to be flying or in mid-motion. The drawing's layout suggests a celestial gathering or narrative, enveloped in a warm reddish tint. The border of the image is shaped in a decorative manner. The scene is rich with classical allusions.