Roof van Proserpina by Gerard de Lairesse

Roof van Proserpina 1668

light pencil work

pen sketch

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

sketchbook art

"Roof van Proserpina" (1668) by Gerard de Lairesse depicts the abduction of Persephone by Pluto. The etching showcases a dynamic composition, emphasizing the struggle between the two figures. Pluto carries Persephone, her limbs limp, away from a scene populated with various flora. The image captures the moment of abduction, creating a dramatic and compelling narrative that reflects the mythology surrounding the Underworld. This artwork is an example of Baroque-style etching and is held in the Rijksmuseum.