Head of Proserpina

Gian Lorenzo Bernini

Cleveland Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a female head with a slight upward tilt. Her facial features include a small nose, and her mouth is slightly open. The eyes are almond-shaped and appear to be cast downward and to the right. Her hair is carved close to the head. The sculpture's surface exhibits texture and imperfections. The background is dark gray, transitioning to a lighter gray toward the bottom. The overall style appears to be Baroque. The sculpture is made of stone or plaster and appears unfinished.