Xiaoning Yu (XX-XXI) - Persephone
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Persephone is an original acrylic painting on canvas by Xiaoning Yu (Italy, 2026), a unique hand-signed work with a certificate of authenticity, measuring 50 × 40 × 1.5 cm, depicting a contemporary portrait of the goddess in emerald green with reddish hair.
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Looking for a unique piece of figurative art with a mythological theme? “Persephone” is an original acrylic painting on canvas by contemporary artist Xiaoning Yu. This work draws deeply from the pre-Raphaelite aesthetic of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, reinterpreting the famous Greek myth of Proserpina through a modern, radiant, and personal vision.
While Rossetti's traditional Proserpine is characterized by the pomegranate as a symbol of imprisonment, here Xiaoning Yu depicts the goddess holding a peach — a soft, luminous fruit that evokes life, sweetness, and return. This symbolic shift transforms Persephone from the dark queen of the underworld into a powerful figure of renewal, spring, and rebirth.
The impact of the chromatic contrast enhances this narrative: the deep emerald green of the dress meets the warm tones of the coppery hair and the fruit’s luminosity, skillfully suggesting the passage from shadow to light, from winter to spring. Her gaze, at once proud and enigmatic, gives this contemporary figurative work a nearly sacred presence, suspended between classical myth and modern sensibility.
Hand-painted with professional, non-toxic Maimeri acrylic paints on high-quality canvas with an Italian wooden frame, this colorful portrait of a goddess is a striking piece perfect for art collectors, myth lovers, or for a modern and refined interior.
Product Details and Specifications:
Artist: Xiaoning Yu
Title: Persephone – A Luminous Reinterpretation
Dimensions: 50 × 40 × 1.5 cm
Technique: Original acrylic painting on canvas with frame
Materials: Non-toxic professional Maimeri acrylic colors
Finish: Protected with a glossy final varnish to enhance vibrant colors
Year: 2026
Origin: Made in Italy
Authenticity: One-of-a-kind piece, hand-signed with Certificate of Authenticity included, courtesy of Xiaoning Yu
Shipping: Carefully packaged, tracked international shipping.
About the Artist:
Xiaoning Yu, graduate of the Brera Academy of Fine Arts and the University of Milan.
Exhibitions:
2022 — Agenda of the Artists, Milan Edition, Bocca Library in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy.
2021 — Naviglio Grande Exhibition, Milan, Italy.
2021 — Agenda of the Artists, Milan Edition, Bocca Library in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy.
2021 — Exhibition "Homage to Books", Bocca Library in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan, Italy.
2019 — Exhibition "Bookmark", Milan (MI), Bocca Library in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy.
Looking for a unique piece of figurative art with a mythological theme? “Persephone” is an original acrylic painting on canvas by contemporary artist Xiaoning Yu. This work draws deeply from the pre-Raphaelite aesthetic of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, reinterpreting the famous Greek myth of Proserpina through a modern, radiant, and personal vision.
While Rossetti's traditional Proserpine is characterized by the pomegranate as a symbol of imprisonment, here Xiaoning Yu depicts the goddess holding a peach — a soft, luminous fruit that evokes life, sweetness, and return. This symbolic shift transforms Persephone from the dark queen of the underworld into a powerful figure of renewal, spring, and rebirth.
The impact of the chromatic contrast enhances this narrative: the deep emerald green of the dress meets the warm tones of the coppery hair and the fruit’s luminosity, skillfully suggesting the passage from shadow to light, from winter to spring. Her gaze, at once proud and enigmatic, gives this contemporary figurative work a nearly sacred presence, suspended between classical myth and modern sensibility.
Hand-painted with professional, non-toxic Maimeri acrylic paints on high-quality canvas with an Italian wooden frame, this colorful portrait of a goddess is a striking piece perfect for art collectors, myth lovers, or for a modern and refined interior.
Product Details and Specifications:
Artist: Xiaoning Yu
Title: Persephone – A Luminous Reinterpretation
Dimensions: 50 × 40 × 1.5 cm
Technique: Original acrylic painting on canvas with frame
Materials: Non-toxic professional Maimeri acrylic colors
Finish: Protected with a glossy final varnish to enhance vibrant colors
Year: 2026
Origin: Made in Italy
Authenticity: One-of-a-kind piece, hand-signed with Certificate of Authenticity included, courtesy of Xiaoning Yu
Shipping: Carefully packaged, tracked international shipping.
About the Artist:
Xiaoning Yu, graduate of the Brera Academy of Fine Arts and the University of Milan.
Exhibitions:
2022 — Agenda of the Artists, Milan Edition, Bocca Library in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy.
2021 — Naviglio Grande Exhibition, Milan, Italy.
2021 — Agenda of the Artists, Milan Edition, Bocca Library in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy.
2021 — Exhibition "Homage to Books", Bocca Library in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan, Italy.
2019 — Exhibition "Bookmark", Milan (MI), Bocca Library in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy.
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Edition
Original
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Sold with frame
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Artist
Xiaoning Yu (XX-XXI)
Technique
Acrylic painting
Title of artwork
Persephone
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
2026
Colour
Green, Red
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
50 cm
Width
40 cm
Weight
360 g
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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