German Master
18th Century.

The Judgement of Paris.

Oil on wood. 39 x 51 cm.

The innocent young man Paris; outcast son of the Trojan king Priamos and Hekabe; must decide who is to receive the golden apple with the Greek inscription kallist?("the most beautiful"; "for the most beautiful"). The scene shows Aphrodite; Pallas Athena and
Hera in competition.

This late Baroque composition is reminiscent of Januarius Zick or Martin Johann Schmidt; also known as Kremser Schmidt.Art trade; Van Ham.