Roof van Proserpina c. 1572 - 1652
johannesoflucasvandoetechum
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light pencil work
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mechanical pen drawing
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pen sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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ink drawing experimentation
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
This etching, "Roof van Proserpina," created by Johannes of Lucas van Doetechum, depicts the abduction of Persephone by Pluto. The scene showcases a dramatic composition featuring a figure of Persephone, Pluto, and a monstrous beast, amidst a landscape of ruined structures and a distant cityscape. It is a print created around 1572-1652, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcasing the artist's use of dramatic perspective and intricate details.
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