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Departure of the Prodigal Son
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Departure of the Prodigal Son

anonymous · 1658 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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The youngest son takes leave of his family and leaves the parental home. He is still embracing his father as he steps onto his horse. His mother is weeping in the doorway. Other family members are watching.

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Credit lineVertrek van de verloren zoon. 1658. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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