Roof van Proserpina 1620 - 1664

This anonymous etching, "Roof van Proserpina," depicts the Roman goddess Proserpina being abducted by Pluto, the god of the underworld. Proserpina, the daughter of Ceres, was snatched away by Pluto while she was picking flowers in the fields. This print is a powerful example of the use of line and tone to create a dynamic scene. It is a striking depiction of the myth, with Pluto pulling Proserpina away from her world. The etching is part of a series of prints from the Rijksmuseum that depict different gods and goddesses from Roman mythology.