Artwork
The Deities: Proserpine
The Deities: Proserpine is a print by the Renaissance artist Hendrik Goltzius. It dates from 1589 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Deities: Proserpine is a print created by Hendrick Goltzius around 1589, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Proserpine, shown as a woman in a flowing robe, standing amidst lush foliage and holding a branch of fruit aloft. Her curly hair is adorned with flowers, and her pose conveys a sense of elegance.
Technique & Style
Goltzius's work is characterized by a style influenced by the Renaissance, evident in the classical representation of the figure and the detailed rendering of the surrounding landscape.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.
