Persephone, Demeter, and Hades Photos
Persephone, Demeter, and Hades Photos
Hades comes up from the underworld, where Cupid awaits. [Engraving by Virgil Solis, 1581.]
The Abduction
In this painting, by famous Dutch master Rembrandt, Hades gets the award for creepiest uncle ever. [Painting by Rembrandt, c. 1631.]
Hades Snatches Up Persephone
Is that Athena or Ares asking Hades not to kidnap Persephone? [Painting by Peter Paul Rubens, c. 1636.]
Hades Carries Away Persephone
Abate gives us another depiction of the worst day in Persephone’s life. [Painting by Nicolò dell'Abate, 16th century.]
Hades in Darkness
Yet another creepy painting of Persephone’s abduction. [Painting by Simone Pignoni, c. 1650.]
Sculpture of the Abduction
Persephone looks pretty unhappy about being carried off. [Sculpture by François Girardon, c. 1700. Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Artshooter, 2009.]
Hades and Persephone in the Underworld
Hades and Persephone appear with Cerberus and three gorgons. [Illustration by Wenzel Hollar, 1600s.]
Persephone and Demeter Reunite
Demeter is elated to see her daughter. [Painting by Frederic Leighton, 1891.]
Demeter in an Allegory of Summer
Demeter appears at the bottom of the painting, with plentiful grain. [Painting by Jerzy Siemiginowski-Eleuter, 1684-86.]
Portrait of Demeter
Demeter is shown here with a scythe and grain. [Unknown artist, French, 15th-16th century.]
Demeter and Persephone
Demeter (on the left) presents grain to be given to mortals as part of the Eleusian Mysteries. [Marble relief, c. 440-430 BC. Photo by Wikipedia user Napoleon Vier, 2005.]