Artwork
The Prodigal Son
The Prodigal Son is a print by the Baroque artist Abraham Bosse. It dates from 1635 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Prodigal Son is a print by Abraham Bosse, created in 1635, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a scene from the biblical parable of the Prodigal Son, showing a dramatic moment as the son returns home after squandering his inheritance. The image juxtaposes an interior scene with a lively street view.
Technique & Style
The composition combines a detailed interior with a bustling outdoor scene, creating a sense of contrast between two worlds. The use of text around the edges provides narrative context.
Artist & collection
Artist
Abraham Bosse (c. 1604 – 14 February 1676) was a French artist, mainly as a printmaker in etching, but also in watercolour.
The Prodigal Son: The Prodigal Bidding His Parents Farewell
The Four Seasons: Summer
The Prodigal Son's Father Orders the Best Robe and the Slaughter of the Fatted Calf
The Prodigal Son: Dressing for the Feast
The Feast Celebrating the Return of the Prodigal Son
The Prodigal Son: Riotous Living
The Prodigal Son in a House of Ill-Repute
Death
The Four Seasons: Springtime
H Beard Print Collection
The Prodigal Son: The Feast in Honor of the Prodigal's Return