This is my linocut of the Greek myth of Persephone holding an opened pomegranate. The block was inked 'à la poupée', with different colours applied directly to a single block. Persephone is deep indigo, with red pomegranate, lips and poppy and golden wheat.

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   Ele Willoughby, PhD (minouette@spore.social)'s status on Friday, 22-Dec-2023 04:50:52 JST Ele Willoughby, PhD

   It’s the first day of winter in the Northern hemisphere so a bonus #ArtAdventCalendar - my linocut Persephone. The ancient Greek goddess Persephone, beloved daughter of Demeter was kidnapped by Hades, god of the underworld, and taken to his home where she was tempted with many delicious items. The pomegranate proved the most irresistible and sealed her fate. For the six pomegranate seeds she accepted from Hades, 🧵
   #linocut #printmaking #persephone #pomegranate #GreekMythology #winter #MastoArt