Proserpina 1594

"Proserpina," a 1594 engraving by Dutch artist Hendrick Goltzius, depicts the Roman goddess of the underworld, Proserpina. In the print, Proserpina is shown nude in a landscape setting, reaching up to pluck fruit from a tree, while a cornucopia spills forth with abundant offerings. This piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, exemplifies Goltzius' mastery of printmaking and his interest in classical mythology. The artist's intricate detail and dramatic composition make "Proserpina" a powerful and captivating work of art.