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Departure of the Prodigal Son
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Departure of the Prodigal Son

Philips Galle · 1562 · engraving; paper

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

About this work

The Prodigal Son looks back and waves to his father and brothers, who stand on a bridge in front of the parental home to say goodbye. The Prodigal Son rides his horse across the bridge, accompanied by a page. Below the image is an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineVertrek van de verloren zoon. 1562. Philips Galle. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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