Judgment of Paris
Alessandro Turchi
key Notes:
Mythological Allegory, Baroque Composition
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Dimensions:
38 1/8 × 53 in. (96.8 × 134.6 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Advanced
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story of the work:
"Judgment of Paris," painted by Alessandro Turchi in 1645, depicts the mythological story in which Paris, a Trojan prince, must choose the fairest among the goddesses Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite. The work exemplifies Turchi's Baroque style, characterized by dramatic composition and rich color, and is currently housed in a private collection.
Description of the work:
Alessandro Turchi's "Judgment of Paris," created in 1645 using oil on canvas, depicts the mythological scene where Paris, the Trojan prince, is presented with three goddesses—Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite—each vying for his favor. The composition is characterized by dynamic poses, rich color palettes, and a dramatic interplay of light and shadow, emphasizing the tension and significance of the moment.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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