Return of the Prodigal Son

About this work

This print shows two figures in a rough, angular style. The older man sits with his arms out, wearing a loose robe and a head covering. A younger man kneels in front of him, his hands clasped together. The background looks like broken stone walls, with sharp lines and dark shadows. The artist used a woodcut technique, carving the image into wood and printing it. This style makes the lines look bold and uneven, almost like scratched metal. Look up woodcut to see how this printing method works.