Where Is Head of Proserpina? Museum Location

Q: Where can I see Head of Proserpina?

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to 1650– 1700. It's made from terracotta. Dimensions: Overall: 15.2 x 10.3 cm (6 x 4 1/16 in.).

Q: What material is this made from?

It's made from terracotta. Terracotta (fired clay) was one of the most common sculptural materials, used for everything from small figurines to architectural decoration.

Working in terracotta, Gian Lorenzo Bernini sculpted this Roman/Italian work, dating to 1650– 1700. Made from terracotta, it measures Overall: 15.2 x 10.3 cm (6 x 4 1/16 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the European Painting and Sculpture department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to 1650– 1700. It's made from terracotta. Dimensions: Overall: 15.2 x 10.3 cm (6 x 4 1/16 in.).

It's made from terracotta. Terracotta (fired clay) was one of the most common sculptural materials, used for everything from small figurines to architectural decoration.

Head of Proserpina

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