German School, 16th century

Mercury waking Paris to judge the beauty contest

RCIN 808422

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Circular woodcut, Paris sleeping l.l., Mercury leaning over him, three nude women standing to right. Late impression (Derschau I B 14).
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woodcut
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Religion & Theology
Religions and faiths
Religions of antiquity
Classical mythology
Paris (mythological character)
Mercury (mythology)

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Mercury waking Paris to judge the beauty contest

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