Proserpina Collection

BERNINI, Giovanni Lorenzo (1598-1680). Pluto and Proserpina. 1621-1622. Baroque art. Sculpture on marble. ITALY. Rome. Borghese Gallery and Museum

Persephone & Demeter
Persephone (Proserpina) is reunited for the Spring and Summer with her mother Demeter (Ceres) until each Autumn and Winter, when she must return to her husband Pluto (Hades)

Spikeweed sphinx on a strawberry tree - Willowherb hawkmoth, Proserpinus proserpina, on a strawberry bush
FLO4562441 Spikeweed sphinx on a strawberry tree - Willowherb hawkmoth, Proserpinus proserpina, on a strawberry bush, Fragaria ananassa

Sphinx of the hawkmoth, Proserpinus proserpina, on a black auricula flower, Primula auricula
FLO4562359 Sphinx of the hawkmoth, Proserpinus proserpina, on a black auricula flower, Primula auricula. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Broad-bordered bee hawkmoth, Hemaris fuciformis, narrow-bordered bee hawkmoth, Hemaris tityus, hummingbird hawkmoth
FLO4671076 Broad-bordered bee hawkmoth, Hemaris fuciformis, narrow-bordered bee hawkmoth, Hemaris tityus, hummingbird hawkmoth, Macroglossum stellatarum, and willowherb hawkmoth

Farewell to Proserpina. Creator: Frey-Moock, Adolf (1881-1954)
Farewell to Proserpina. Private Collection

Mercury and Proserpina, 1623-1648. Creator: Willem de Poorter
Mercury and Proserpina, 1623-1648

Pluto Carrying Proserpina Past the Nymph Cyane, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Pluto Carrying Proserpina Past the Nymph Cyane, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 47

Psyche Obtaining the Elixir of Beauty from Proserpine, c1735. Creator: Charles-Joseph Natoire
Psyche Obtaining the Elixir of Beauty from Proserpine, c1735

Pluto and Proserpina, between circa 1593 and circa 1594. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Pluto and Proserpina, between circa 1593 and circa 1594

Cupid Shooting His Arrow at Pluto, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Cupid Shooting His Arrow at Pluto, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 46

Pluto Bringing Proserpine to the Gates of Hell. Creator: Carlo Maratti
Pluto Bringing Proserpine to the Gates of Hell

'Pictures of the Year - VI. "The Return of Persephone"; after Sir F Leighton, Bart, PRA, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Orpheus Playing to Pluto and Persephone in the Underworld, ca 1594. Creator: Brueghel, Jan, the Elder (1568-1625)
Orpheus Playing to Pluto and Persephone in the Underworld, ca 1594. Found in the collection of the Galleria Colonna, Rome

Kingdom of Pluto; a view of the underworld with Pluto and Proserpina enthroned at center, ... 1668
Kingdom of Pluto; a view of the underworld with Pluto and Proserpina enthroned at center, surrounded by demons; set design from Il Pomo D'Oro, 1668

Plate 27: Proserpine gives Psyche the box of beauty, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche... 1530-60
Plate 27: Proserpine gives Psyche the box of beauty, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius, 1530-60

Knob-Handled Patera (Dish), 330-320 BCE. Creator: Baltimore Painter
Knob-Handled Patera (Dish), 330-320 BCE

Principal Greek gods on Mount Olympus
6340157 Principal Greek gods on Mount Olympus by Freschi, Roberto (19th century); (add.info.: Principal Greek gods on Mount Olympus)

King Pluto and Proserpina (litho)
3651989 King Pluto and Proserpina (litho) by Edwards, George Wharton (1859-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Pluto and Proserpina)

Pluto and Proserpina with Falconry, Flanders, c. 1600. Creator: Erasmus de Pannemaker
Pluto and Proserpina with Falconry, Flanders, c. 1600. Woven at the workshop of Erasmus I de Pannemaker, after an engraving by Adriaen Collaert after Hans Bol

Orpheus Playing the Lyre to Hades and Persephone, from Orpheus and Eurydice or The Metamorphoses, Antwerp, c. 1685. Woven at the Wauters workshop

Coin Depicting the Goddess Persephone (?), about 241-146 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Goddess Persephone (?), about 241-146 BCE

Coin Depicting the Goddess Persephone, 275-216 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Goddess Persephone, 275-216 BCE

Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Persephone, 310-305 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Persephone, 310-305 BCE

Orpheus in Hell or Orfeo Chiede a Plutone Euridice, Book X
STC415867 Orpheus in Hell or Orfeo Chiede a Plutone Euridice, Book X, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses, Florence, 1832 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ademollo

Pluto and Proserpina with Falconry, c. 1600 (wool & silk)
2972827 Pluto and Proserpina with Falconry, c.1600 (wool & silk) by Flemish School, (17th century); 384.6x345.3 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Capotoline sarcophagus representing the Nine Muses
Capotoline sarcophagus bas relief representing the Nine Muses. Clio 1, Thalia 2, Erato 3, Euterpe 4, Polyhymnia 5, Terpsichore 6, Calliope 7, Urania 8, Melpomene 9

Theodosius I on horseback with sceptre. Theodosius the Great with sceptre, plumed helmet and caparisoned horse. From a column in Istanbul built after his victory over Magnus Maximus. Porta Aurea

Proserpine, 1st century AD (marble sculpture)
AIS5342628 Proserpine, 1st century AD (marble sculpture) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo de Arte Romano, Merida, Badajoz, Spain; (add.info.: Roman art: Proserpine. Marble sculpture)

Hell (engraving)
5207788 Hell (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hell. Illustration from The Fabulous Histories of the Heathen Gods, by Andrew Tooke)

Quicksilver hurried Proserpina away from the palace of Pluto (litho)
6027568 Quicksilver hurried Proserpina away from the palace of Pluto (litho) by Richardson, Frederick (1862-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pinax of Persephone and Pluto in Hades (terracotta)
ALI262450 Pinax of Persephone and Pluto in Hades (terracotta) by Roman, (5th century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Reggio Calabria, Italy; (add.info.: Votive table)

Hawkmoth varieties
Broad-bordered bee hawkmoth, Hemaris fuciformis, narrow-bordered bee hawkmoth, Hemaris tityus, hummingbird hawkmoth, Macroglossum stellatarum, and willowherb hawkmoth, Proserpinus proserpina

Brown-headed barbet and common iora
Brown-headed barbet, Psilopogon zeylanicus, and common iora (Indian), Aegithina tiphia multicolor. (Yellow cheeked barbet, Bucco zeylanicus and Ceylon black cap)

Willowherb hawkmoth, Proserpinus proserpina, on a strawberry bush, Fragaria x ananassa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Willowherb hawkmoth on a black auricula flower
Willowherb hawkmoth, Proserpinus proserpina, on a black auricula flower, Primula auricula. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Mercury and Persephone (w / c on paper)
Ma201256 Mercury and Persephone (w/c on paper) by Solomon, Simeon (1840-1905); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

The Return of Persephone, c. 1891 (oil on canvas)
LMG100045 The Return of Persephone, c.1891 (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); 203x152 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; English

Ancient goddesses Diana 1, Proserpina 2, Ceres 3, Iris 4, Venus and Amor 5
6340165 Ancient goddesses Diana 1, Proserpina 2, Ceres 3, Iris 4, Venus and Amor 5 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Ancient goddesses Diana 1, Proserpina 2, Ceres 3, Iris 4)

Proserpine after Gabriel Dante Rossetti, c. 1890 (w / c on ivorine)
PNH354169 Proserpine after Gabriel Dante Rossetti, c.1890 (w/c on ivorine) by Corsi Lalli, A. (1849-1937); 25.3x9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Proserpine, 1880 (coloured chalks on paper)
PNH468065 Proserpine, 1880 (coloured chalks on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 119.5x56 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Ceres Inquiring for her Daughter, from The Childrens Hour
IL262822 Ceres Inquiring for her Daughter, from The Childrens Hour: Stories from the Classics, published by the Waverley Book Company (colour litho) by Brock

Rapture of Proserpina, detail (marble)
3499648 Rapture of Proserpina, detail (marble) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Archaeological Museum of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: Rapture of Proserpina. Detail of white marble sarcophagus)

Proserpine, 1882. Creator: Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Proserpine, 1882

Cupid and Psyche - Palace Green Murals - Psyche receiving the Casket from Proserpine, 1881. A scene from William Morris epic poem, The Earthly Paradise

Plate 27: Proserpina gives Psyche the box of beauty, from The Fable of Cupid and Psyche, 1530-60

Proserpina, 1594. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Proserpina, 1594

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Proserpina, also known as Persephone, is a prominent figure in Greek and Roman mythology. She is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter, the goddess of agriculture. Proserpina's story revolves around her abduction by Pluto, the god of the underworld. One notable depiction of this mythological tale is captured in Bernini's sculpture titled "Pluto. " This masterpiece showcases Proserpina seated beside Pluto on his throne in the kingdom of Hades. The intricate details and lifelike expressions bring this captivating scene to life. Another portrayal can be found in a plate from the Story of Cupid and Psyche series by Master of the Die. In Plate 27, Proserpine presents Psyche with a box containing beauty—an essential element within their enchanting love story. The theme continues with various artistic interpretations such as "The Rape of Proserpine, " an oil painting that vividly portrays her abduction by Pluto. This dramatic piece captures both sorrow and anguish while highlighting Proserpina's vulnerability. A different perspective can be seen through ancient artifacts like the Knob-Handled Patera dish created by Baltimore Painter during 330-320 BCE. Its intricate design depicts scenes from Greek mythology, including figures like Proserpina alongside other principal gods residing on Mount Olympus. In another lithograph artwork titled "King Pluto and Proserpina, " we witness their regal presence amidst a fantastical landscape—a testament to their divine status within Roman folklore. Visiting Rome offers an opportunity to see these mythical representations up close at Museo Borghese's Galleria col ratto di Proserpina or even witnessing frescoes depicting "The Rape of Prosepine. " Not limited to visual arts alone, literature also explores this mythological narrative. Orpheus Playing the Lyre to Hades and Persephone tells a tale where Orpheus uses his musical talents to charm the gods of the underworld, including Proserpina.