Frontispiece for "The Prodigal Son"
1635
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1635
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a framed scene with two small illustrations on either side of a text block. On the left, a man kneels beside a sleeping lion, looking down. On the right, a group of figures—some standing, one kneeling—seem caught in a moment of drama. The text in the center is in French, with a coat of arms at the top. The text names a story about a "prodigal son," which was a common theme in art. The way the figures are drawn is simple but full of movement, almost like quick sketches. Look up etching to see how artists like Callot made prints with needles and acid.
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