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Pallas Athena, c. 1595. Creator: Jan Saenredam (Dutch, 1565-1607)
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Pallas Athena, c. 1595. Creator: Jan Saenredam (Dutch, 1565-1607)
Pallas Athena, c. 1595. Goltzius popularized a style of engraving with mesmerizing patterns of curving, tapering, and crisscrossing lines; it was especially appreciated in the late 1500s. Designed for his pupil Saenredam to engrave, these prints depict the three goddesses from the tale of The Judgment of Paris, in which each claimed the golden apple to be awarded to the most beautiful. Jupiter deferred judgment to Paris, a mortal esteemed for his fair-mindedness. Juno and Athena tried to bribe Paris with an empire and skill in war, but Venus made him an offer he could not resist: Helen, the worlds most beautiful woman. The peacock identifies Juno, queen of the gods and the jealous wife (and sister) of Jupiter. Clad in armor, Pallas Athena is the goddess of wisdom, the arts, and warfare; an owl is her sage companion. The presentation of the deities in separate prints suggests that viewers may also play Pariss role and decide themselves which goddess the artists made most beautiful
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This print showcases "Pallas Athena" created by Jan Saenredam in 1595. The artist, Goltzius, popularized a unique style of engraving characterized by mesmerizing patterns of curving, tapering, and crisscrossing lines. This particular print was designed for Saenredam to engrave and depicts the three goddesses from the famous tale of The Judgment of Paris. In this mythological story, each goddess claims the golden apple which is to be awarded to the most beautiful among them. Jupiter defers judgment to Paris, a mortal known for his fair-mindedness. Juno and Athena attempt to bribe Paris with an empire and skill in war respectively. However, it is Venus who makes an irresistible offer - Helen, renowned as the world's most beautiful woman. The peacock featured in the print identifies Juno as she is queen of the gods and also happens to be Jupiter's jealous wife (and sister). Clad in armor, Pallas Athena represents wisdom, arts, and warfare; her sage companion being an owl. Interestingly enough, these prints present each deity separately which allows viewers to take on Pariss role themselves - deciding which goddess they believe has been depicted as the most beautiful by these skilled artists. This remarkable print captures not only artistic excellence but also invites viewers into a mythical narrative where beauty becomes subjective and choices hold immense power.
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