The Prodigal Son: Riotous Living
1635
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1635
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a crowded brothel scene: velvet curtains, wine glasses, and a young man in fancy clothes being pickpocketed by three women while a child watches. This print shows the moment from the Bible where the prodigal son wastes his money. Instead of preaching, Bosse focuses on the trickery—how the women distract him while stealing his purse. It’s less about sin and more about the everyday hustle of 17th-century life. If you like this, look up *subject: france, 17th century* for more scenes like it.
