Enlèvement de Proserpine par Pluton, Marble sculpture in Colonnade Grove, Versailles, France
The marble sculpture depicts Pluto forcefully carrying Proserpine while the nymph Cyane attempts to prevent the abduction from below.
François Girardon created this 260-centimeter-tall masterwork between 1677 and 1699 as part of Louis XIV's grand artistic program for the Gardens of Versailles.
The sculpture represents the Roman myth of Proserpine's abduction, explaining the cycle of seasons through her time split between Earth and the Underworld.
The original sculpture has been moved indoors for preservation, with a replica now standing in the Colonnade Grove for public viewing.
The circular base contains detailed relief carvings showing multiple scenes from the myth, including Proserpine gathering flowers and Ceres searching for her daughter.
Location: Versailles
Inception: 1699
Creator: François Girardon
Height: 260 cm
Reference: 2009.00.002
Made from material: marble
Website: https://photos.app.goo.gl/L1xMGrdD8JoV8XpG6
GPS coordinates: 48.80616,2.11240
Latest update: October 3, 2025 08:07
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