Artwork
The Prodigal Son
The Prodigal Son is a print by the Baroque artist Abraham Bosse. It dates from 1635 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1929.560
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
The Prodigal Son is a print by Abraham Bosse, created in 1635, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a scene from the biblical parable of the Prodigal Son, showing a dramatic moment as the son returns home after squandering his inheritance. The image juxtaposes an interior scene with a lively street view.
Technique & Style
The composition combines a detailed interior with a bustling outdoor scene, creating a sense of contrast between two worlds. The use of text around the edges provides narrative context.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Abraham Bosse (c. 1604 – 14 February 1676) was a French artist, mainly as a printmaker in etching, but also in watercolour.
The Prodigal Son: The Prodigal Bidding His Parents Farewell
The Four Seasons: Summer
The Prodigal Son's Father Orders the Best Robe and the Slaughter of the Fatted Calf
The Prodigal Son: Dressing for the Feast
The Feast Celebrating the Return of the Prodigal Son
The Prodigal Son: Riotous Living
The Prodigal Son in a House of Ill-Repute
Death
The Four Seasons: Springtime
H Beard Print Collection
The Prodigal Son: The Feast in Honor of the Prodigal's Return