Judgement of Paris. unknown c. 1675-1725 Tapestry Dimensions: H 6'7" x W 7'6" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Mr. Wilbur Fisk 22/5/1959. In landscape, Paris, looking back towards Mercury (Hermes), extends golden apple towards Venus (Aphrodite); Juno (Hera) stands nearby (R); Venus turns towards Minerva (Athena), who raises drapery in front of decorative fountain with water-spouting dolphin & female figure above (BRD) acanthus leaves twisting around central rod; acanthus ornament in corners Narrow bor
Judgement of Paris. unknown c. 1675-1725 Tapestry Dimensions: H 6'7" x W 7'6" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Mr. Wilbur Fisk 22/5/1959. In landscape, Paris, looking back towards Mercury (Hermes), extends golden apple towards Venus (Aphrodite); Juno (Hera) stands nearby (R); Venus turns towards Minerva (Athena), who raises drapery in front of decorative fountain with water-spouting dolphin & female figure above (BRD) acanthus leaves twisting around central rod; acanthus ornament in corners Narrow border is mitred at the corners; it is not original to this field & is probably modern. French & Co. stock sheet missing from archive, B-616-x
Size: 9054px × 8150px
Photo credit: © piemags/GB24 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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