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The Judgment of Paris

Joachim Anthonisz Wtewael

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a drawing of five human figures in an intertwined composition. One central figure is standing with a child holding their hand. Another figure is standing with a hand raised to their head. There is a seated figure with an outstretched arm, possibly holding or offering an object. Another figure is standing with a staff or stick, appearing in motion. The figures have various musculature and fabric-like elements. The background is simple with shading and a ground line beneath the figures.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1615
Medium
pen and brown ink with gray washes over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
7418 × 5177 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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