The Rape of Prosperina
Tapestry
1550-1650 (made)
1550-1650 (made)
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Tapestry woven in coloured worsteds on flax warps. A woodland scene beyond an arcade. On the right Pluto is carrying away Prosperina in his car toward the underworld; to the left are the attendant maidens of Prosperina in grief at her loss. A griffin, a unicorn, and various animals and birds are scattered about the landscape. Below are youths and maidens at play beneath a series of four arches.
Object details
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| Title | The Rape of Prosperina (popular title) |
| Materials and techniques | Wool woven on flax |
| Brief description | Rape of Proserpina, Flemish, 1550-1650 |
| Physical description | Tapestry woven in coloured worsteds on flax warps. A woodland scene beyond an arcade. On the right Pluto is carrying away Prosperina in his car toward the underworld; to the left are the attendant maidens of Prosperina in grief at her loss. A griffin, a unicorn, and various animals and birds are scattered about the landscape. Below are youths and maidens at play beneath a series of four arches. |
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| Production type | Unique |
| Object history | Purchased from Messrs. Amédée Joubert & Son, 152 King's Road, Chelsea |
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| Accession number | 2029-1899 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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