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The Deities: Proserpine, by Hendrik Goltzius, 1589

The Deities: Proserpine

Hendrik Goltzius

1589

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Deities: Proserpine is a 1589 by Hendrik Goltzius, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Hendrik Goltzius
When & what style?
1589 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a flowing robe, standing in a lush landscape. She holds a branch of fruit above her head with her right hand, while her left arm is bent and her hand rests on her hip. The woman's hair is curly and adorned with flowers, and she appears to be surrounded by foliage and trees. The painting is done in a style that suggests a Renaissance influence. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to look up the Renaissance movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Hendrik Goltzius
Artist

Hendrik Goltzius

Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.

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