The Prodigal Son: Dressing for the Feast
1635
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1635
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This etching shows a group of people in a richly decorated room. The central figures are dressed in fine clothes, with one man being helped into a coat by another. Two small children stand nearby, and a servant holds a hat. The room has tall windows with curtains, a fireplace, and a small landscape scene on the wall. The scene looks like a moment of preparation, possibly for a celebration. The text at the bottom is in French, hinting at a story about a son returning home. Look up Abraham Bosse to see more of his detailed etchings.
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