Artwork
The Judgement of Paris by Hendrick van Balen
The Judgement of Paris by Hendrick van Balen is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Hendrick van Balen the Elder. It dates from 1600 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
The Judgement of Paris is a small painting on copper by Hendrick van Balen the Elder, created around 1600. It exemplifies the early Baroque style and is characteristic of the artist's work in mythological themes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene from mythology, showing five nude women and two men in a wooded area. The figures are arranged in a semi-circle, with the women at the center. A small owl on the ground adds a symbolic element to the scene.
Technique & Style
Van Balen's use of copper as a support is typical of his work, and the painting showcases his skill in handling chiaroscuro, creating a contrast between light and dark areas. The style is representative of the early Baroque period and Flemish painting's renewal in the early 17th century.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin. As a teacher of Anthony van Dyck, van Balen's work reflects his influence on later artists.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hendrick van Balen or Hendrick van Balen I (c. 1573–1575 – 17 July 1632) was a Flemish Baroque painter and stained glass designer. Hendrick van Balen specialised in small cabinet pictures often painted on a copper…
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