Proserpina met bloemen
Jacob Binck
1530
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
108; 212
About this artwork
height 212 mm x width 108 mm
Art Historical Context
Created in 1530 by Jacob Binck, "Proserpina met bloemen" is a delicate engraving that captures the Roman goddess of spring holding a bouquet of flowers. Measuring just 212 mm by 108 mm, the work presents this mythological figure in an intimate scale typical of early printmaking. The subject evokes themes of renewal and the changing seasons, drawing from classical stories that remained popular in Northern Europe during the Renaissance. Engravings like this one were significant for their ability to reproduce fine details through precise line work on metal plates, making art more accessible beyo...