Judgement of Paris. unknown c. 1575-1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'11" x W 10'7" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Bacri frères 3/14/1918; transferred to SS 21225 [SS 10452]. French & Co. purchased from Bacri frères 3/14/1918; sold to Mr. E. V. Benjamin 2/2/1920 [SS 21225]. In landscape, goddesses Venus (Aphrodite), Juno (Hera) & Minerva (Athena), appear before Paris & Mercury (Hermes), who holds golden apple; in cloud above Zeus & others observe scene (BRD) flowers in vases & flowering trellises inters
Judgement of Paris. unknown c. 1575-1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'11" x W 10'7" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Bacri frères 3/14/1918; transferred to SS 21225 [SS 10452]. French & Co. purchased from Bacri frères 3/14/1918; sold to Mr. E. V. Benjamin 2/2/1920 [SS 21225]. In landscape, goddesses Venus (Aphrodite), Juno (Hera) & Minerva (Athena), appear before Paris & Mercury (Hermes), who holds golden apple; in cloud above Zeus & others observe scene (BRD) flowers in vases & flowering trellises interspersed by allegorical figures & vignettes with courting & music-making couples in landscapes French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 10452 French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 21225
Size: 8810px × 8380px
Photo credit: © piemags/GB24 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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