Pluto voert Proserpina langs de nimf Cyane 1606

"Pluto voert Proserpina langs de nimf Cyane" is an etching by Antonio Tempesta, created in 1606 and now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The print depicts the mythological abduction of Persephone by Pluto, the god of the underworld. The scene is rendered with dramatic detail, showing Pluto's chariot pulled by horses as he carries Persephone away, while the nymph Cyane lies in despair below. Tempesta's skilled use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and movement, further enhancing the dramatic nature of this scene.