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Return of the Prodigal Son
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Return of the Prodigal Son

Hans Collaert (I) · 1585 · engraving; paper

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

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The Prodigal Son returns home and falls into his father's arms. On the left the fatted calf is slaughtered and on the left in the background a feast is being held to celebrate the return of the Prodigal Son. Below the image a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luke 15. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineTerugkeer van de verloren zoon. 1585. Hans Collaert (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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