Description
The Trojan prince Paris was asked to determine which goddess was the most beautiful. Hera (tothe left of the group) offered him political power, and Athena (seen from the back), military prowess, but Paris awarded the golden apple to Venus, the goddess of love, who promised him Helen, the most beautiful mortal in the world.
Provenance
The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio (1984-); (Harari & Johns, London, sold to the Cleveland Museum of Art) (At least 1982-1984); Private collection, England?; Probably the Marques de Fuente Hermosa, Spain (After 1761-?)
Accession Number
1984.14
Medium
oil on copper
Dimensions
Framed: 25.5 x 30.5 x 3 cm (10 1/16 x 12 x 1 3/16 in.); Unframed: 15.4 x 20.5 cm (6 1/16 x 8 1/16 in.)
Classification
Painting
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt Fund
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