Artwork
Pluto entführt Proserpina (zugeschrieben)
Pluto entführt Proserpina (zugeschrieben) is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Hans Bocksberger the Younger. It dates from 1556 and is held in the collection of the Alte Pinakothek.
About this work
Overview
Attributed to Hans Bocksberger the Younger, this 1556 painting is housed at the Alte Pinakothek. Its dark, worn appearance suggests age and deterioration.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a chaotic scene with figures in flowing robes, some winged, in motion. A figure with a spear is shown in the lower left, while another with a bow and arrow is centered. The title 'Pluto entführt Proserpina' suggests a mythological subject.
Technique & Style
The work employs chiaroscuro and dramatic lighting, characteristic of the Northern Renaissance style. Strong contrasts between light and dark create a sense of tension and drama.
History & Provenance
Created in 1556, the painting is now held at the Alte Pinakothek, indicating a history of collection and preservation.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hans Bocksberger the Younger (1525–1587) was an artist, born in Salzburg.
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