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The Prodigal Son Squandering His Inheritance
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The Prodigal Son Squandering His Inheritance

anonymous · 1612 · etching; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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On a forecourt before a castle, the Prodigal Son lies in the arms of a prostitute, while a servant pours him wine. Two musicians and a lady playing a lute are part of the company. In the background to the right, the Prodigal Son is driven out of a house.

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Credit lineVerloren zoon verkwist zijn erfenis. 1612. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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