Pluto and Persephone

edmunddulac

abstract painting

possibly oil pastel

handmade artwork painting

oil painting

fluid art

acrylic on canvas

mythology

painting painterly

painting art

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Pluto and Persephone" is an illustration by Edmund Dulac, a renowned British artist known for his illustrations of fairy tales and classic literature. The artwork depicts the moment of Persephone’s abduction by Pluto, the god of the underworld, as he whisks her away in his chariot. Dulac's vibrant colors and detailed figures capture the drama and myth of the story, making this illustration a powerful and enchanting interpretation of the Greek myth.