Biblical Narratives in Print

Prints illustrating biblical stories, especially the Prodigal Son, rich in symbolism and historical artistic techniques, capturing significant moral themes.

Netherlands, Anthonisz., Cornelis, Allegory of the Prodigal Son, The Return of the Prodigal Son, verso bottom center - stamped, One of a series of six. Son (Filius Prodigus) kneeling and embraced by father (Pater). Around them Love (Dilectio), Truth (Veritas), Hope (Spes), Repentance (Poenitentia) trampling on despair (Desperata conscientia), and Trust (Fides). Sun in the sky with the word God in Hebrew, Greek and Latin letters., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 267 mm, width 211 mm, 1499 - 1553, print maker, prentmaker, 1535 - 1545, second quarter 16th century, paper, papier, houtsnede
Netherlands, Anthonisz., Cornelis, Allegory of the Prodigal Son, The Return of the Prodigal Son, verso bottom center - stamped, One of a series of six. Son (Filius Prodigus) kneeling and embraced by father (Pater). Around them Love (Dilectio), Truth (Veritas), Hope (Spes), Repentance (Poenitentia) trampling on despair (Desperata conscientia), and Trust (Fides). Sun in the sky with the word God in Hebrew, Greek and Latin letters., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 267 mm, width 211 mm, 1499 - 1553, print maker, prentmaker, 1535 - 1545, second quarter 16th century, paper, papier, houtsnede