Iconography

GODS AND MYTHS

Cycles / Boyvin, René, engravings (Mid-16th century)
Pluto / Single figure / With Cerberus / Standing
Proserpina / Myths / Pluto and Proserpina / The rape of Proserpina / Pluto carrying away Proserpina in his chariot / Chariot seen from behind

Further details

Inscription: 'Umbras dum Pluto metuit, quid Cerberus ingens'

Artist or creator

Boyvin, René (1525-1598) or
Milan, Pierre (c1500-c1557)

Date

16th century (middle)

Location

New York, Metropolitan Museum of Art

Associated persons

Ian Jones (Photographer (digital))

Notes on photograph

Bibliographic Citation

A. P. F. Robert-Dumesnil, Le peintre-graveur Français, Paris 1835-1865, VIII.66.125

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Acknowledgements

Record created with the generous support of the Dean’s Development Fund, School of Advanced Study’

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