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Rape of Proserpina

Posted on October 11, 2011 by admin

The Rape of Proserpina, a bronze statue in the V&A Museum London dates from about 1565 and is said to be based on a model by Vincenzo de Rossi (1525-1587). It shows Pluto, the king of the underworld, carrying off … Continue reading →

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