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The Prodigal Son as a Beggar
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The Prodigal Son as a Beggar

Johann Gelle · 1595 - 1625 · engraving; paper

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

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The prodigal son has become a beggar. His former friends avoid and ignore him. The personification of poverty accompanies him on his path. The print has a Latin and German inscription.

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Credit lineDe verloren zoon als armoedzaaier. 1595 - 1625. Johann Gelle. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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