This
drawing depicts a moment from the biblical parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke
15:11-32). One of the two sons squandered his inheritance and returned home penniless,
asking for forgiveness. The drawing was probably made by Ferdinand Bol, who was
inspired by an etching by Rembrandt from 1636.
Specifications
| Title | The Return of the Prodigal Son |
|---|---|
| Material and technique | Pen and brown ink, grey wash |
| Object type |
Drawing
> Two-dimensional object
> Art object
|
| Location | This object is in storage |
| Dimensions |
Width 176 mm Height 172 mm |
|---|---|
| Artists |
Draughtsman:
Ferdinand Bol
|
| Accession number | MB 1958/T 23 (PK) |
| Credits | Acquired with the collection of D.G. van Beuningen, 1958 |
| Department | Drawings & Prints |
| Acquisition date | 1958 |
| Creation date | in circa 1640-1645 |
| Collector | Collector / D.G. van Beuningen |
| Material | |
| Object | |
| Technique |
Grey wash
> Washing
> Wash
> Drawing technique
> Technique
> Material and technique
|
| Geographical origin | Northern Netherlands > The Netherlands > Western Europe > Europe |
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