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Return of the Lost Son
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Return of the Lost Son

Christoffel van Sichem (II) · 1629 · letterpress printing; plakken; houtsnede; paper

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

About this work

The prodigal son returns home and kneels before his father, who embraces him. His brothers bring him clean clothes and a ring. On the right the parental home where a feast is given on the porch. Letters are placed at various elements of the representation. The print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineTerugkeer van de verloren zoon. 1629. Christoffel van Sichem (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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