Diana Hunting and Proserpina in the Underworld

probably early 17th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 544
Diana, the Roman goddess of the moon, and her hounds pursue a stag through a nocturnal landscape; Proserpina (Persephone) is shown in the dreaded world below, presided over by her husband, Pluto (Hades).

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Object Information
  • Title: Diana Hunting and Proserpina in the Underworld
  • Enameler: Master I. D. C. (active second half of the 16th century)
  • Date: probably early 17th century
  • Culture: French, Limoges
  • Medium: Painted enamel on copper, partly gilded and silvered; gilt metal
  • Dimensions: 6 3/16 x 4 9/16 in. (15.7 x 11.6cm)
  • Classification: Enamels
  • Credit Line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
  • Object Number: 32.100.263
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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