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Prodigal Son Squanders His Inheritance

Philips Galle · 1562 · engraving; paper

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

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The Prodigal Son squanders his inheritance in a brothel. Women surround him, play music for him, and bring him food and drink. To the right, through the window, the Prodigal Son's arrival is visible; to the left, after the money is gone, he is shown being turned away at the door. Below the image is an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

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print albumblad

Credit lineVerloren zoon verkwist zijn erfenis. 1562. Philips Galle. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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