Judgment of Paris

The shepherd, Paris, was called on to resolve Minerva, Venus and Juno's argument as to which of them was the most beautiful goddess of all. Paris, son of Priam, was to give a golden apple with the inscription "to the most beautiful" to the one he considered most deserving. The shepherd sits under a tree, thinking, while the Gods' messenger, Mercury, brings the golden fruit of discord. The goddesses attempt to sway his judgment with their offerings: Minerva, with armor and an owl, announces his success at war, Venus, accompanied by Cupid, offers him the most beautiful woman, and Juno, identifie... Mehr ...