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Departure of the Prodigal Son
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Departure of the Prodigal Son

Giovanni Volpato · 1700 - 1799 · etching; colour; engraving; paper

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

About this work

The Prodigal Son leaves his father's house. On the left, the prodigal son, taking leave of his father, who stands in the middle in a dressing gown with outstretched arms. On the right, two ladies pressing their hands to their hearts. The figures are dressed in 18th-century clothing. Title below the image. The scene is framed in an ornamental border.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineVertrek van de verloren zoon. 1700 - 1799. Giovanni Volpato. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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