The tulip “Pallas van Paris” has a name that carries layered meaning for those familiar with Greek classics. In the 17th century, this reference to Pallas Athena and Paris would certainly have been recognized.
Pallas and Paris are both figures from Greek mythology. They are connected through the story of the ‘Golden Apple’.
When the goddesses Hera, Athena (Pallas Athena), and Aphrodite quarreled over who deserved the apple “for the fairest”, Paris was chosen to decide. Athena offered him wisdom and success in war, but Paris chose Aphrodite, which ultimately led to the Trojan War.
The name of the tulip may evoke the modern person’s association with the City of Light, Paris, a city full of charm and sophistication, named after the mythological figure Paris. The tulip, still in bud, can be seen as a metaphor for the eternal promise of Paris – always ready to surprise and delight with its beauty. This tulip brings us a touch of the romance and elegance of the French capital.
The 99 “Pallas van Paris” NFT tulips are depicted in a several art styles with ‘Paris’ as their theme. The portrait of the “Pallas van Paris” serves as a model for the tulip NFTs.
Ninetynine Tulips 