Jan van Hemessen. De verloren zoon
1536
unspecified
From the collection of Catholic University of Leuven
1536
unspecified
From the collection of Catholic University of Leuven
The painting shows a scene from the Bible. It's a moment from the story of the prodigal son. The son is kneeling, asking for forgiveness. This scene is interesting because it shows a quiet moment of regret. The painting is done in a style that was popular during the Renaissance. Look up the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists like Jan van Hemessen used light and dark.
