Roof van Proserpina, Philip van Gunst, 1685 - 1732

Title(s)

Roof van Proserpina

Object type

• print

Object number

RP-P-1906-1895

Inscriptions / marks

• collector's mark: Lugt 2228

Description

Pluto sleurt Proserpina, de dochter van Ceres, op zijn wagen en rijdt richting de vlammen van de onderwereld. Een van Proserpina haar nimfen tracht hem tegen te houden.

Artist

• print maker: Philip van Gunst (mentioned on object)

Place

Amsterdam

Dating

1685 - 1732

Material

• paper

Technique

etching / engraving

Measurements

height 182 mm × width 235 mm

What

• the rape of Proserpina (by Pluto in his chariot); possibly with Diana and Minerva trying to rescue her

Acquisition

purchase 1906

Copyright

Public domain

• De gedaant-wisselingen, Publius, 43 v. Chr.-17. Ovidius Naso, p. 162