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Painted decorative box from the late 15th century
Painted decorative box showing the Judgment of Paris from the late 15th century. Paris in gold suit of armour lies before Mercury in red robes and three naked goddesses Hera, Athena and Aphrodite. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889. Illustration by B, lithographed by H. Petersen. Dr. Hefner-Alteneck (1811 - 1903) was a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator and etcher
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1. Title: "The Judgment of Paris: A Late 15th Century Italian Painted Decorative Box" This image showcases a painted decorative box from the late 15th century, originating from Italy. The intricately detailed box depicts the renowned mythological tale of The Judgment of Paris. Paris, dressed in a golden suit of armor, is seated before Mercury, clad in red robes. Three goddesses, Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite, appear in their naked glory, each attempting to bribe Paris with enticing offers to secure his favor. The scene is reminiscent of the Roman period, with Paris embodying the role of a noble Roman soldier, holding a pike in his right hand. The goddesses, Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite, are depicted as if they have just emerged from a Roman fresco. The box's background features an ornate carpet, inspired by the opulent designs found in libraries and basilicas of the time. This stunning artwork is a chromolithograph, a printing technique that emerged during the 19th century. The image was created by an illustrator named B, with the lithography executed by H. Petersen. Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck, a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator, and etcher, oversaw the publication of this image in his comprehensive work, "Costumes, Artworks, and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century," published in Frankfurt in 1889. The box's intricate design, inspired by the rich artistic traditions of the Italian Renaissance, showcases the exquisite detail and craftsmanship of the time. This magnificent piece serves as a testament to the enduring allure of mythology and the artistic prowess of the late 15th century.
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