Venus and the Golden Apple, c.1600
OIL ON PANEL OF VENUS AND THE GOLDEN APPLE Circle of Gortzius Geldorp (1553-1618)
The 'Golden Apple' was the prize awarded to Venus by the Trojan Prince, Paris, for beating Juno and Minerva in a beauty contest. To show her gratitude Venus promised Paris the most beautiful woman on earth, Helen. Paris kidnapped Helen from Greece which lead to the Trojan war.
Height: 79cm
Width: 64cm
Depth: 6cm
The 'Golden Apple' was the prize awarded to Venus by the Trojan Prince, Paris, for beating Juno and Minerva in a beauty contest. To show her gratitude Venus promised Paris the most beautiful woman on earth, Helen. Paris kidnapped Helen from Greece which lead to the Trojan war.
Height: 79cm
Width: 64cm
Depth: 6cm
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