Artwork
The Parable of the Two Sons and the Unjust Husbandmen
The Parable of the Two Sons and the Unjust Husbandmen is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Adriaen Collaert. It dates from 1585 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left, in plate, in image: .A.C. fec.; lower center, in plate, in image: .H. Bol. Inu.; lower right, in plate, in image: .Sadl. exc. .1.5.8.5.; below image, in plate: Munitam turri & precinctam sepe colonis / Vitiferum Dominus collem locat, aptaque viti / Tempora largitur larga ut vindemia inundet. Esaiae. 5. / Quid sperare sibi potuit gens perdita maius.~ Matt: 21.
- Markings
- Marked:none
About this work
Overview
The Parable of the Two Sons and the Unjust Husbandmen is an engraving on laid paper created by Adriaen Collaert in 1585.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts two scenes: a man addressing a group, possibly a parable, and laborers tending a vineyard. The Latin text at the bottom suggests a biblical narrative, with the composition conveying a moral lesson.
Technique & Style
The engraving showcases intricate detail achieved through the engraving process, with ink on laid paper rendering a complex landscape and multiple figures.
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