 Painted in around 1631, "The Abduction of Proserpina" has largely been attributed to Rembrandt.Although the painting remains unsigned, the style and composition is highly indicative of being a legitimate Rembrandt.It is currently displayed as a part of Gemäldegalerie, Berlin permanent exhibit

As part of a set of oil studies intended to be used for painting the ceiling frescoes in the Palazzo Medici Riccardi in Florence, the "Mythological Scene with the Rape of Proserpine" was created with the intention of being presented to Marquess Francesco Riccardi for approval before being painted in the palace.