Return of the Prodigal Son
1669
oil
From the collection of Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
This painting depicts a scene of a man returning home, dressed in tattered clothing, being greeted by an older man and a woman. The older man is dressed in a long robe and a hat, while the woman wears an orange dress and a head covering. A dog is also present, standing on its hind legs and looking up at the man. The scene is set in front of a building, with trees and a cloudy sky visible in the background. The colors used are muted, with shades of brown, gray, and blue dominating the palette. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Jan Steen.
