4The Rape of Proserpina by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1621-1622)
Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s “The Rape of Proserpina” is a breathtaking example of Baroque sculpture. Housed in the Borghese Gallery in Rome, this marble masterpiece depicts the abduction of Proserpina by Pluto. The intense emotions, the flowing drapery, and the dramatic use of light and shadow exemplify Bernini’s skill in transforming stone into a visceral narrative.
