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The Judgment of Paris
Marcantonio Raimondi (Italian, 1480–1527/34)
After: Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi) (Italian, 1483–1520)
After: Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi) (Italian, 1483–1520)
1517–20
Medium/Technique
Engraving
Dimensions
Sheet: 29.4 x 43.5 cm (11 9/16 x 17 1/8 in.)(trimmed within the platemark)
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. Horatio Greenough Curtis in memory of her husband Horatio Greenough Curtis
Accession Number27.1390
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Bartsch 245, i/ii; Passavant VI, 25, 137
DescriptionThese two versions of the Judgment of Paris (M35557 and 1963.2834) illustrate the essential differences between the Italian and French styles. Marcantonio's sculptural treatment of figures in space contrasts with the more decorative, linear surface patterns of Mignon. Mantegna was the first Italian painter who extensively used engravers to make prints after his designs. His use of subjects from classical antiquity made these prints popular throughout the Renaissance. His energetic line was admired and emulated by many artists, including the French engraver Jean Duvet.
Marks
Verso, bottom left, stamped in blue-green ink, an unidentified mark (not in Lugt); verso, lower right-center, stamped in brown ink, the mark of the MFA (Lugt 282)
ProvenanceAn unidentified collector (mark not in Lugt); Horatio Greenough Curtis; Mrs. Horatio Greenough Curtis; her bequest to the MFA June 21, 1927