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Eris, goddess of discord, was the only immortal not invited to an important wedding. Furious at being left out, she threw a golden apple inscribed ‘To the Fairest’ among all the goddesses at the feast. Three claimed the title – Minerva, Juno and Venus. Jupiter, chief of the gods, declared that Paris should be the judge. The young man had been raised as a shepherd, but was actually a prince of Troy. It is this moment of choice that Rubens has depicted: Paris hands the golden apple to Venus, goddess of beauty, in the centre. The goddesses had all cheated. Juno offered Paris wealth and power, Minerva offered wisdom and strength. Venus promised him the most beautiful woman in the world, Helen of Sparta – an irresistible gift. In the clouds above their heads is the implacable Fury, Alecto.
Title
The Judgement of Paris
Date
probably 1632-5
Medium
Oil on oak
Measurements
H 144.8 x W 193.7 cm
Accession number
NG194
Acquisition method
Bought, 1844
Work type
Painting
The National Gallery, London
Trafalgar Square, London, Greater London WC2N 5DN England
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