Z4.1B THE JUDGEMENT OF PARIS
| Museum Collection | Musée du Louvre, Paris |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | Louvre Ma3443 |
| Type | Mosaic |
| Context | Antioch, Atrium House |
| Date | Early C2nd A.D. |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
The goddesses Athena, Hera and Aphrodite present themselves to Paris in their contest for the golden apple of discord. The shepherd-prince sits on a rock surrounded by his hounds and sheep. Beside him stands the god Hermes and above him, standing on a rock, a tiny, winged Nike (Victory). The goddesses stand together in a group--Athena (left) wears a helm and carries a spear, Aphrodite (center) is seated and has a sceptre, and Hera is dressed in blue and gold and holds a royal sceptre. each holding a sceptre or spear. Aphrodite's winged son Eros stands on a plinth above her head.
ARTICLES
Aphrodite, Hera, Athena, Hermes, Nike, Eros
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