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Prodigal Son Squandering His Inheritance
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Prodigal Son Squandering His Inheritance

Philips Galle · 1596 - 1633 · 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. Seven women surround him, make 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 shown the door.

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Credit lineVerloren zoon verkwist zijn erfenis. 1596 - 1633. Philips Galle. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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