Return of the Prodigal Son
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a scene with three men and a dog. The man on the left is wearing a dark jacket and has his hand on the shoulder of the man in the middle, who is dressed in a robe. The man on the right is shirtless and has his arm around the middle man. A dog is sitting at their feet. The painting is done in a style that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth. The artist has used this technique to draw attention to the emotional moment between the three men. You might want to check out more works by Cunego, Dominico next.
