The Judgment of Paris

1508

Lucas Cranach the Elder

Associated Names
Lucas Cranach the Elder

Artist, German, 1472 - 1553

This is a drawing of a medieval scene in a forest setting. The scene is detailed with forest foliage on top. There are armors and figures gathered under the trees. A knight in armor is seated or reclining with armor pieces nearby. Three figures are nearby, possibly interacting with the knight. A horse, also in armor, stands near the knight. Two shields hang from a tree branch. In the background, there are ancient buildings and a mountainous landscape. Birds fly in the sky. The drawing is intricate with fine lines, resembling a woodcut or engraving.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2877

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 104


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1962

  • Installation during Fine Art Festival, American River College, Sacramento, CA, 1962, no cat.

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q64960070

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