The Judgment Of Paris (Circa 1606) — Peter Paul Rubens
The Judgment Of Paris (Circa 1606) is an artwork by Peter Paul Rubens. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- The Judgment Of Paris (Circa 1606)
- Artist
- Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577-1640)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
Paris must judge which of Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite is the most beautiful. He chooses Aphrodite after she promises him Helen, a choice tied to the events leading to the Trojan War.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with The Judgment Of Paris (Circa 1606)
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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