Proserpine Collection

Persephone receiving Dionysus, relief on stone, 5th century
AIS5389337 Persephone receiving Dionysus, relief on stone, 5th century; Museo Archeologico Nazionale (or Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia), Reggio Calabria

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

Proserpine, 1878 (pencil & w/c)
7425766 Proserpine, 1878 (pencil & w/c) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 77.5 x 37.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of the Statue of the godess Persephone, 2nd century
7145302 Detail of the Statue of the godess Persephone, 2nd century by Roman, (2nd century AD); Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete

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

Proserpina or a Maenad, ancient Roman marble statue (engraving)
7149118 Proserpina or a Maenad, ancient Roman marble statue (engraving) by Corbould, Henry (1787-1844) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ceres or Persephone, ancient Greek marble sculpture from the Parthenon, Athens (engraving)
7148944 Ceres or Persephone, ancient Greek marble sculpture from the Parthenon, Athens (engraving) by Corbould, Henry (1787-1844) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceres or Persephone)

Ganymedes, Gorgon, Hades, Pluto (engraving)
7164250 Ganymedes, Gorgon, Hades, Pluto (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ganymedes, Gorgon, Hades, Pluto)

Penelope, Perseus, Persephone, Phaethon (engraving)
7164221 Penelope, Perseus, Persephone, Phaethon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penelope, Perseus, Persephone, Phaethon)

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

Group of statues of gods Pluto, Persephone and the dog Cerberus. 2nd century
7145299 Group of statues of gods Pluto, Persephone and the dog Cerberus. 2nd century by Roman, (2nd century AD); Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete

Proserpine (engraving)
3635020 Proserpine (engraving) by Pinwell, George John (1842-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Proserpine. Illustration for Once A Week (Bradbury and Evans), December 1863-June 1864

Catania, Italy, Fontana Proserpina (colour photo)
2816034 Catania, Italy, Fontana Proserpina (colour photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catania, Italy, Fontana Proserpina)

View of the Lake Avernus from the road between Puzzoli and Cuma, Plate XXIX
1275111 View of the Lake Avernus from the road between Puzzoli and Cuma, Plate XXIX, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Proserpina, 1871 (coloured chalk on paper)
AMO101429 Proserpina, 1871 (coloured chalk on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 22x11 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: model is Jane Morris (1839-1914)

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)

Pluto carrying off Proserpine (engraving)
5199254 Pluto carrying off Proserpine (engraving) by Pickersgill, Frederick Richard (1820-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pluto carrying off Proserpine)

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

Pluto carrying off Proserpine (engraving)
971245 Pluto carrying off Proserpine (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pluto carrying off Proserpine)

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

Psyche presenting to Venus the Vase of Proserpine (pen and brown ink over red chalk
1216738 Psyche presenting to Venus the Vase of Proserpine (pen and brown ink over red chalk on brownish paper) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); 10.5x8 cm; Ashmolean Museum

Scene of Hell: detail showing Hades and Persephone, rulers of the Underworld
PWI89774 Scene of Hell: detail showing Hades and Persephone, rulers of the Underworld (oil on canvas) (detail of 89773) by Nome

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

The Vision, 1914 (oil on canvas)
WH48599 The Vision, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); 61x79 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: possibly Demeter, Persephone and Hades; ); Photo eWhitford & Hughes, London

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

Pluto carries Proserpine off (engraving)
3092545 Pluto carries Proserpine off (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pluto carries Proserpine off)

Orpheus in Hades, 1643 (oil on canvas)
RAF145714 Orpheus in Hades, 1643 (oil on canvas) by Brentel, Friedrich (c.1580-1651); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

In the Garden of Proserpina, 1893 (oil on canvas)
Ma201335 In the Garden of Proserpina, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Payne, Henry A. (Harry) (1868-1940); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Furies, Cerberus, Pluto, Proserpine, Harpies, Death (engraving)
973798 Furies, Cerberus, Pluto, Proserpine, Harpies, Death (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Furies, Cerberus, Pluto, Proserpine, Harpies, Death)

The Search of Ceres for Proserpine (engraving)
6021230 The Search of Ceres for Proserpine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Search of Ceres for Proserpine)

Head of Proserpine, 1872 (oil on canvas)
1199531 Head of Proserpine, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 38.7x34.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Pluto, Proserpine, and Cerberus (colour litho)
5223680 Pluto, Proserpine, and Cerberus (colour litho) by Mann, Merlyn (fl.1910-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pluto, Proserpine, and Cerberus)

Proserpine (chromolitho)
975894 Proserpine (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Proserpine. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

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"Proserpine: A Journey through Myth and Art" Step into the Kingdom of Pluto, where an enchanting view of the underworld awaits. In Mathaus Küsel's masterpiece from 1668, we witness Pluto and Proserpina enthroned at the center, ruling over this mysterious realm. Plate 27 takes us on a captivating journey through the Story of Cupid and Psyche. The Master of the Die beautifully depicts Proserpine giving Psyche the box of beauty, a moment filled with both temptation and transformation. Pluton enlevant Proserpine showcases an intense engraving capturing the dramatic abduction by Pluto himself. This powerful image leaves us in awe as we delve deeper into their mythological tale. In c. 1725, The Funeral Procession of Mr Jonathan Wild unfolds before our eyes in an etching that intertwines earthly thieves with mythical beings like Pluto and Proserpina. It reminds us that even in death, legends can leave their mark. The marble sculpture from 1621-22 portrays Pluto and Proserpina frozen in time—a testament to their eternal love amidst darkness. This black-and-white photo captures every intricate detail carved by skilled hands. Prepare for adventure as you witness The Abduction on the Unicorn depicted in a mesmerizing etching from 1516. Here, fantasy merges with reality as Proserpine becomes entangled in a world where mythical creatures roam free. The Knob-Handled Patera transports us back to ancient times—330-320 BCE—where artistry meets functionality. Created by Baltimore Painter, this dish pays homage to Proserpine's story while serving its practical purpose. Olympian Divinities come alive through vibrant frescoes depicting both their glory and tragedy—the Rape of Proserpina being one such tale captured on these walls. Immerse yourself in this visual narrative that transcends time itself.