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The Judgment of Paris
The painting depicts the mythological scene of the Judgment of Paris, where Paris must choose the most beautiful among three goddesses, leading to many consequences and conflicts in Greek mythology. Rubens presents his ideal canon of the female body, modeling the figures on his young wife, whom he married in 1630. The painting reflects the Baroque style with an emphasis on movement, color, and sensuality.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Peter Paul Rubens
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Date of birth and death
28 June 1577 – 30 May 1640
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Natinality
Flemish
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Style
Flemish Baroque painting, dynamic compositions, vivid coloring, sensuous forms
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Significant works
The Raising of the Cross, The Descent from the Cross, The Night Watch, The Fall of Man, Marie de’ Medici cycle, The Three Graces
Information about the work
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Year:
1636
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
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Theme:
Baroque, mythological painting, Greek mythology, beauty, feminism, conflict
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The painting captures the moment of choice, symbolizing the conflict between beauty, love, and fate. The figures are portrayed in dynamic poses, expressing the emotions and tensions accompanying this mythological event.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpretation should consider mythological symbolism, Baroque dynamism and color scheme, as well as the artist's context and era, especially his personal relationships as inspiration.See other works by this artist
Copy of Battle of Anghiari, the lost painting by Leonardo da Vinci
- Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
- Year: 1603
Madonna and Child with the Donors Alexandre Goubeau and his wife Anne Antoni
- Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
- Year: 1604
