The Judgement of Paris (1850 painting)

The "Judgment of Paris" (1850) is a classical painting depicting the mythological moment when Paris, a Trojan prince, judges a beauty contest between the goddesses Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite. Each goddess offers him a tempting bribe: Hera promises power, Athena offers wisdom, and Aphrodite offers the love of the most beautiful woman, Helen. Paris awards the golden apple to Aphrodite, ultimately leading to the Trojan War. The artwork captures this pivotal, dramatic scene with detailed figures, emphasizing beauty, divine rivalry, and the consequences of choice.