The Abduction of Proserpina (circa 1631) — Rembrandt van Rijn
The Abduction of Proserpina (circa 1631) is an artwork by Rembrandt van Rijn. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- The Abduction of Proserpina (circa 1631)
- Artist
- Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669)
- Subject collection
- Love & goddesses
The mythology behind the named subject
Demeter, called Ceres in Roman tradition, is associated with agriculture. The abduction of her daughter Persephone by Hades and her eventual part-time return explain the cycle of seasonal growth in a central ancient myth.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with The Abduction of Proserpina (circa 1631)
The balanced proportions can sit comfortably on a smaller wall or within a considered grouping. Start with the space around the artwork, then choose a print size that leaves the composition easy to see.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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