The Abudction of Proserpina — Peter Paul Rubens|Pieter Soutman | DiscoverArt

Peter Paul Rubens|Pieter Soutman

The Abudction of Proserpina

ca. 1620–25

Etching; second state of four (Hollstein)

21.3 × 31.5 cm (8.4 × 12.4 in)

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