Hanging of the Prodigal Son, by Unknown (1525, c.)
The biblical parable of the prodigal son is depicted in this tapestry. The prodigal son in the centre appears with a young woman on the left. An older woman presents the young woman to the prodigal son, which could indicate that she is acting as the procuress.
Unknown
Wall piece, Hanging of the Parable of the Prodigal Son. In <span>Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.</span><br />Found in Open Platform of Heritage, French Ministry of Culture:<br /><a href="https://www.pop.culture.gouv.fr/notice/palissy/PM21000222">https://www.pop.culture.gouv.fr/notice/palissy/PM21000222</a><br /><br />Archived in:<br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20210325011330if_/https://www.pop.culture.gouv.fr/notice/palissy/PM21000222">https://web.archive.org/web/20210325011330if_/https://www.pop.culture.gouv.fr/notice/palissy/PM21000222</a><br /><br />Manual reference: <span>PM21000222</span><br /><br />Wikimedia Commons:<br /><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:PMa_000024_F_Beaune.jpg">https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:PMa_000024_F_Beaune.jpg</a><br /><br />Archived in:<br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20210325011027/https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:PMa_000024_F_Beaune.jpg">https://web.archive.org/web/20210325011027/https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:PMa_000024_F_Beaune.jpg</a>
1525, c.
Tapestry on loom.
Dimensions: 275 × 390 cm
Prodigal Son, by Metsu (1640, c.)
This painting depicts the biblical story of the prodigal son in the house of prostitutes. The prodigal son appears in a bedroom with a young woman. The young woman hands over some jewellery to an older woman, who acts as a procuress.
Metsu, Gabriel (1629-1667)
Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia<br /><a href="https://www.hermitagemuseum.org/wps/portal/hermitage/digital-collection/01.+Paintings/44333/">https://www.hermitagemuseum.org/wps/portal/hermitage/digital-collection/01.+Paintings/44333/</a><br /><br />Archived in:<br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20210109032846/https://www.hermitagemuseum.org/wps/portal/hermitage/digital-collection/01.+Paintings/44333/">https://web.archive.org/web/20210109032846/https://www.hermitagemuseum.org/wps/portal/hermitage/digital-collection/01.+Paintings/44333/</a><br /><br />Inventory number: <span>ГЭ-922</span><br /><br />Wikimedia Commons:<br /><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gabri%C3%ABl_Metsu_-_The_Prodigal_Son_-_WGA15090.jpg">https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gabri%C3%ABl_Metsu_-_The_Prodigal_Son_-_WGA15090.jpg</a><br /><br />Archived in:<br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20210322022703/https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gabri%C3%ABl_Metsu_-_The_Prodigal_Son_-_WGA15090.jpg">https://web.archive.org/web/20210322022703/https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gabri%C3%ABl_Metsu_-_The_Prodigal_Son_-_WGA15090.jpg</a>
1640, c.
Oil on canvas.
Dimensions: 77 × 66 cm
The prodigal son among the courtesans, by anonymous (1530, c.)
Original title: "L'Enfant prodigue chez les courtisanes" ("The prodigal son among the courtesans").
This painting represents the biblical story of the prodigal son in the house of the prostitutes. This story is represented as a banquet scene with young women playing musical instruments. Note the old woman in the centre of the painting that acts as a procuress.
Anonymous (School of Flanders, Flemish School)
Museum Carnavalet, Paris, France<br /><br />Found in Paris Museums webpage:<br /><a href="https://www.parismuseescollections.paris.fr/fr/musee-carnavalet/oeuvres/l-enfant-prodigue-chez-les-courtisanes">https://www.parismuseescollections.paris.fr/fr/musee-carnavalet/oeuvres/l-enfant-prodigue-chez-les-courtisanes</a><br /><br />Archived in:<br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20200608030157/https://www.parismuseescollections.paris.fr/fr/musee-carnavalet/oeuvres/l-enfant-prodigue-chez-les-courtisanes">https://web.archive.org/web/20200608030157/https://www.parismuseescollections.paris.fr/fr/musee-carnavalet/oeuvres/l-enfant-prodigue-chez-les-courtisanes</a><br /><br />Inventory number: P619<br /><br />Wikimedia Commons:<br /><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:L%27Enfant_prodigue_chez_les_courtisanes.jpg">https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:L%27Enfant_prodigue_chez_les_courtisanes.jpg</a><br /><br />Archived in:<br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20210322020251/https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:L%27Enfant_prodigue_chez_les_courtisanes.jpg">https://web.archive.org/web/20210322020251/https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:L%27Enfant_prodigue_chez_les_courtisanes.jpg</a>
1530, c.
Oil on panel.
Dimensions: 89 × 130 cm
The Prodigal Son Among Courtesans, by Pourbus the Elder (1580, c.)
This painting depicts the biblical story of the prodigal son in the house of prostitutes. In the painting, young women are mingling with men around a table. An old woman, acting as a procuress appears on the right.
Pourbus the Elder, Frans (1545-1581)
Museum Mayer van den Bergh, <span>Antwerp, Belgium</span>.<br /><br />Wikimedia Commons:<br /><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Frans_Pourbus_the_Elder_Prodigal_Son.jpg">https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Frans_Pourbus_the_Elder_Prodigal_Son.jpg</a><br /><br />Archived in:<br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20151129083456/https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Frans_Pourbus_the_Elder_Prodigal_Son.jpg">https://web.archive.org/web/20151129083456/https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Frans_Pourbus_the_Elder_Prodigal_Son.jpg</a>
1580, c.
Oil on panel.
Dimensions: Unknown
The prodigal son among courtesans, by van der Laemen (1630, c.)
Original title: L'enfant prodigue chez les courtisanes ("The prodigal son among courtesans")
This painting depicts the biblical story of the prodigal son in the house of the prostitutes. It is a banquet scene with young women and their clients. Note the old woman on the right that appears to be the procuress.
van der Laemen, Christoffel Jacobsz (c. 1606-1651)
Louvre Museum, Paris, France.<br />Found in L'agence photo:<br /><a rel="nofollow" class="external free" href="http://www.photo.rmn.fr/archive/13-562850-2C6NU05ZZ44G.html">http://www.photo.rmn.fr/archive/13-562850-2C6NU05ZZ44G.html</a><br /><br />Archived in:<br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20160304212149/http://www.photo.rmn.fr/archive/13-562850-2C6NU05ZZ44G.html">https://web.archive.org/web/20160304212149/http://www.photo.rmn.fr/archive/13-562850-2C6NU05ZZ44G.html</a><br /><br />System identifier: <span>13-562850</span><br />Inventory number: <span>Inv1981 ; Inv20384</span><br /><br />Wikimedia Commons:<br /><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Christoffel_Jacobsz._van_der_Laemen_-_The_prodigal_son_among_courtesans.jpg">https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Christoffel_Jacobsz._van_der_Laemen_-_The_prodigal_son_among_courtesans.jpg</a><br /><br />Archived in:<br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20210320032306/https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Christoffel_Jacobsz._van_der_Laemen_-_The_prodigal_son_among_courtesans.jpg">https://web.archive.org/web/20210320032306/https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Christoffel_Jacobsz._van_der_Laemen_-_The_prodigal_son_among_courtesans.jpg</a>
1630, c.
Oil on wood.
Dimensions: 71 × 104 cm
A Banquet Scene, An Allegory on Love and Lust, by Francken the Elder (1555, c.)
This painting represents the biblical story of the prodigal son in the house of the prostitutes. The painting depicts a banquet scene with young women and their clients. Note the older woman on the left that acts as a procuress and oversees the young couple.
Francken the Elder, Hieronymous (1540–1610)
Found in <span>Sotheby's:<br /><a href="http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/lot.624.html/2015/master-paintings-19th-century-european-art-n09459">http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/lot.624.html/2015/master-paintings-19th-century-european-art-n09459</a><br /><br />Wikimedia Commons:<br /><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%27A_Banquet_Scene,_An_Allegory_on_Love_and_Lust%27_by_Hieronymus_Francken_I.jpg">https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%27A_Banquet_Scene,_An_Allegory_on_Love_and_Lust%27_by_Hieronymus_Francken_I.jpg</a><br /><br />Archived in:<br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20160801073501/https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:'A_Banquet_Scene,_An_Allegory_on_Love_and_Lust'_by_Hieronymus_Francken_I.jpg">https://web.archive.org/web/20160801073501/https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:'A_Banquet_Scene,_An_Allegory_on_Love_and_Lust'_by_Hieronymus_Francken_I.jpg</a><br /></span>
1555, c.
Oil on canvas.
Dimensions: 105.3 × 139 cm
The prodigal son, by unknown German artist (1550, c.)
This painting represents the biblical scene of the prodigal son in the prostitutes' house. Note the older woman on the left that acts as the procuress of the younger women.
Unknown German artist
Art Museum Riga BOurse, Riga, Latvia<br /><span>Found in Wikimedia Commons:</span><br /><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Art_Museum_Riga_Bourse_162.jpg">https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Art_Museum_Riga_Bourse_162.jpg</a><br /><br /><span>Archived in:<br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20210318032440/https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Art_Museum_Riga_Bourse_162.jpg">https://web.archive.org/web/20210318032440/https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Art_Museum_Riga_Bourse_162.jpg</a></span>
1550, c.
Oil on panel.
Dimensions: unknown.
The prodigal wasting his money, by van de Passe the Elder (1580, c.)
Original title: De verloren zoon verkwist zijn geld ("The prodigal wasting his money").
This engraving represents the parable of the prodigal son in the house of prostitutes. Young women are shown playing musical instruments around a table. Note the old woman on the left who acts as a procuress.
van de Passe the Elder, Crispijn (c. 1564-1637)
<span>Rijks Museum, Netherlands.</span><br /><a href="https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-P-1894-A-18594C">https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-P-1894-A-18594C</a><br /><br /><span>Archived in:</span><br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191216073509/https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/nl/collectie/RP-P-1894-A-18594C">https://web.archive.org/web/20191216073509/https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/nl/collectie/RP-P-1894-A-18594C</a><br /><br /><span>Identifier:</span><br /><a href="http://hdl.handle.net/10934/RM0001.COLLECT.161470">http://hdl.handle.net/10934/RM0001.COLLECT.161470</a><span> ; </span><span>RP-P-1894-A-18594C</span><br /><br /><span>Wikimedia Commons:</span><br /><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:De_verloren_zoon_verkwist_zijn_geld_Et_Venere_et_baccho_bona_decoquit_omnia_natus_(titel_op_object)_Gelijkenis_van_de_verloren_zoon_(serietitel),_RP-P-1894-A-18594C.jpg">https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:De_verloren_zoon_verkwist_zijn_geld_Et_Venere_et_baccho_bona_decoquit_omnia_natus_(titel_op_object)_Gelijkenis_van_de_verloren_zoon_(serietitel),_RP-P-1894-A-18594C.jpg</a><br /><br />Archived in:<br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20210318023402/https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:De_verloren_zoon_verkwist_zijn_geld_Et_Venere_et_baccho_bona_decoquit_omnia_natus_(titel_op_object)_Gelijkenis_van_de_verloren_zoon_(serietitel),_RP-P-1894-A-18594C.jpg">https://web.archive.org/web/20210318023402/https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:De_verloren_zoon_verkwist_zijn_geld_Et_Venere_et_baccho_bona_decoquit_omnia_natus_(titel_op_object)_Gelijkenis_van_de_verloren_zoon_(serietitel),_RP-P-1894-A-18594C.jpg</a>
1580, c.
Engraving.
Dimensions: 23.2 × 18.5 cm
Parable of the prodigal son, by Master of the Prodigal Son (1550, c.)
Representation of the prodigal son parable in the house of the prostitutes. Notice the old woman or procuress on the right side of the painting as the prodigal son is driven out of the house. Notice the caged parrot on the door (second image enlarged), used to indicate from the outside that it was a brothel.
Master of the Prodigal Son (c. 1530-1560)
Museum of Art History, Vienna, Austria.<br /><a href="https://www.khm.at/de/object/491442df5f/" target="_top">www.khm.at/de/object/491442df5f/</a><br /><br />Archived in:<br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180516112343/https://www.khm.at/objektdb/detail/1203/">https://web.archive.org/web/20180516112343/https://www.khm.at/objektdb/detail/1203/</a><br /><br />Accession number: <span>Gemäldegalerie, 986</span><br /><br />Wikimedia Commons:<br /><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Meister_des_Verlorenen_Sohnes_-_Das_Gleichnis_vom_Verlorenen_Sohn.jpg">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Meister_des_Verlorenen_Sohnes_-_Das_Gleichnis_vom_Verlorenen_Sohn.jpg</a><br /><br />Archived in:<br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20200718160116/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Meister_des_Verlorenen_Sohnes_-_Das_Gleichnis_vom_Verlorenen_Sohn.jpg">https://web.archive.org/web/20200718160116/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Meister_des_Verlorenen_Sohnes_-_Das_Gleichnis_vom_Verlorenen_Sohn.jpg</a>
1550, c.
Oil on oak.
Dimensions: 128.5 × 214.5 cm
The Prodigal Son Driven Out, by Callot (1635)
The prodigal son driven out of the house of the prostitutes. It is an engraving in a series of five. Notice the procuress on the stairs, the only engraving portraying a procuress in the series. This engraving influenced Murillo's painting of the same theme.
Other titles: The Ruin, The Prodigal Son is Ruined (L'Enfant Prodigue est ruiné).
Callot, Jacques (c. 1592-1635)
<span>National </span>Gallery of<span> Victoria, Melburne</span><br /><a href="https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/explore/collection/work/41060/">https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/explore/collection/work/41060/<br /><br /></a><span>Archived in:</span><br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/explore/collection/work/41060/">https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/explore/collection/work/41060/</a>
1635
Engraving,
Dimensions: 6.2 × 8.2 cm (plate), 6.5 × 8.6 cm (sheet)
The Prodigal Son Driven Out, by Murillo (1660, c.)
On the left, in the shadows, a character of Celestinesque descent.<br /><br />See TAGGARD, MINDY NANCARROW. “A Source for the Interpretation of Murillo’s ‘Parable of the Prodigal Son’: The Golden Age Stage.” RACAR: Revue d’art Canadienne / Canadian Art Review, vol. 14, no. 1/2, 1987, pp. 90–95. <br />Dorival, Bernard. “Callot, Modèle de Murillo.” La Revue Des Arts, 1951, pp. 94–101.
Murillo, Bartolomé Esteban (1617-1682)
<span>National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin</span><br /><a href="http://onlinecollection.nationalgallery.ie/objects/8715/the-prodigal-son-driven-out?ctx=b9ec974b-7b41-4194-869a-03b4d4a1553d&idx=7">http://onlinecollection.nationalgallery.ie/objects/8715/the-prodigal-son-driven-out?ctx=b9ec974b-7b41-4194-869a-03b4d4a1553d&idx=7</a><br /><br />Archived in:<br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20200611152634/http://onlinecollection.nationalgallery.ie/objects/8715/the-prodigal-son-driven-out?ctx=b9ec974b-7b41-4194-869a-03b4d4a1553d&idx=7">https://web.archive.org/web/20200611152634/http://onlinecollection.nationalgallery.ie/objects/8715/the-prodigal-son-driven-out?ctx=b9ec974b-7b41-4194-869a-03b4d4a1553d&idx=7</a><br /><br />Wikiart:<br /><a href="https://www.wikiart.org/en/bartolome-esteban-murillo/the-prodigal-son-driven-out-1660">https://www.wikiart.org/en/bartolome-esteban-murillo/the-prodigal-son-driven-out-1660</a><br /><br />Archived in:<br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20160308103804/https://www.wikiart.org/en/bartolome-esteban-murillo/the-prodigal-son-driven-out-1660">https://web.archive.org/web/20160308103804/https://www.wikiart.org/en/bartolome-esteban-murillo/the-prodigal-son-driven-out-1660</a><br /><br />Object Number <span>NGI.4543</span>
1660, c.
Oil on canvas.
Dimensions: 104.5 × 134.5 cm
The Prodigal Son Today, cover of book by Hooft (1630)
Scene from the Biblical story of the prodigal son
Anonymous illustrator and W.D. Hooft
W. D. Hooft, Heden-daeghsche verlooren soon, 1630,
published by Cornelis Willemsz. Amsterdam,
1630
Concert (The Prodigal Son among the Prostitutes), by van Baburen (1623)
Other title: Loose Company
The image represents two young men, one of them being the prodigal son with a semi-naked young woman acting as a prostitute. She is also holding a violin. An old woman acting as the procuress appears in the background and centre of the image.
Baburen, Dirck van (1595-1624)
Mainz State Museum, Mainz, Germany.<br />Inventory number: 108<br /><br />Found in <span>Essential Vermeer webpage:<br /></span><a href="http://www.essentialvermeer.com/related_vermeer_paintings/procuress.html">http://www.essentialvermeer.com/related_vermeer_paintings/procuress.html</a><br /><br />Archived in:<br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20210424170312/http://www.essentialvermeer.com/related_vermeer_paintings/procuress.html">https://web.archive.org/web/20210424170312/http://www.essentialvermeer.com/related_vermeer_paintings/procuress.html</a>
1623
Oil on canvas.
Dimensions: 110 × 154 cm
The Prodigal Son, by Beckmann (1949)
Beckmann, Max
Found in www.richardawarren.wordpress.com June 13 2017 <br /><a href="https://richardawarren.wordpress.com/tag/the-prodigal-son/%20">https://richardawarren.wordpress.com/tag/the-prodigal-son/ </a><br /><br />Archived in:<br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170613152808/https://richardawarren.wordpress.com/tag/the-prodigal-son/">https://web.archive.org/web/20170613152808/https://richardawarren.wordpress.com/tag/the-prodigal-son/</a><br /><br />Available in www.wikiart.com: <br /><a href="https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-beckmann/the-prodigal-son-1949">https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-beckmann/the-prodigal-son-1949</a>
1949
The Prodigal Son among Prostitutes, by Janneck (1731, c.)
A scene from the parable of the prodigal son, to the right on the background an old woman sits with a device that resembles an abacus, by this object, she is portrayed as a procuress calculating the money she will earn.
Other title: Der Verlorene Sohn unter den Dirnen
Janneck, Franz Christoph (1703-1761)
Found on the webpage Artnet www.artnet.com on August 14 2016. <br /><a href="http://www.artnet.com/artists/franz-christoph-janneck/der-verlorene-sohn-unter-den-dirnen-b4WqeXeL3_gmMIe9j4n0-Q2">http://www.artnet.com/artists/franz-christoph-janneck/der-verlorene-sohn-unter-den-dirnen-b4WqeXeL3_gmMIe9j4n0-Q2</a>
1731, c.
Oil on copper.
Dimensions: 38.2 × 52.8 cm
The Prodigal Son, attributed to a follower of Frans Francken the Younger (1650, c.)
Scene containing typical themes from procuress and celestine themes. An old woman, resembling a procuress, encourages couples at the table, while giving instructions to a young boy who seems to be helping her.
Other title: Der verlorene Sohn
Follower of Frans Francken the Younger (unknown)
<span>Artnet Worldwide Corporation</span> <br /><a href="http://www.artnet.com/artists/frans-francken-the-younger/der-verlorene-sohn-gZlK8Hl0mKgW0DoLxBHE_w2">http://www.artnet.com/artists/frans-francken-the-younger/der-verlorene-sohn-gZlK8Hl0mKgW0DoLxBHE_w2<br /></a><br />Archived in:<br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20200430205149/http://www.artnet.com/artists/frans-francken-the-younger/der-verlorene-sohn-gZlK8Hl0mKgW0DoLxBHE_w2">https://web.archive.org/web/20200430205149/http://www.artnet.com/artists/frans-francken-the-younger/der-verlorene-sohn-gZlK8Hl0mKgW0DoLxBHE_w2</a>
1650, c.
Oil on wood.
Dimensions: 26 × 36 cm
The story of the prodigal son, by Francken the Younger (1610, c.)
Francken the Younger, Frans (1581-1642)
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.<br />Found in www.artebiblica.com August 7, 2016.<br /><a href="http://artebiblica.blogspot.ca/2015/08/parabola-del-hijo-prodigo.html">http://artebiblica.blogspot.ca/2015/08/parabola-del-hijo-prodigo.html</a><br /><br />Archived in:<br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20210318024916/http://artebiblica.blogspot.com/2015/08/parabola-del-hijo-prodigo.html">https://web.archive.org/web/20210318024916/http://artebiblica.blogspot.com/2015/08/parabola-del-hijo-prodigo.html</a><br /><br />More information available in:<br /><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AFrans_Francken_(II)_The_story_of_the_prodigal_son_1600-1620.jpg">https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AFrans_Francken_(II)_The_story_of_the_prodigal_son_1600-1620.jpg</a>
1610, c.
Oil on panel.
Dimensions: 61 × 85 cm
The Prodigal Son Spending his Money in Riotous Living, by Janneck (1732, c.)
In a room, a young man is sitting and holding a young woman's hand. Between these two characters, an old woman acts as procuress by introducing the young woman to the man.
Other title: The Prodigal Son takes leave of his Father.
Janneck, Franz Christoph (1703-1761)
Found on the website Arte bíblica www.artebiblica.com on August 10, 2016. <br /><a href="http://artebiblica.blogspot.ca/2015/08/parabola-del-hijo-prodigo.html">http://artebiblica.blogspot.ca/2015/08/parabola-del-hijo-prodigo.html<br /><br /></a>Archived in:<br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191114110140/http://artebiblica.blogspot.com/2015/08/parabola-del-hijo-prodigo.html">https://web.archive.org/web/20191114110140/http://artebiblica.blogspot.com/2015/08/parabola-del-hijo-prodigo.html</a><br /><br />Found on the website Sotheby's (<a href="http://www.sothebys.com/">http://www.sothebys.com/</a>):<br /><a href="http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/lot.41.html/2015/tale-two-cities-venice-dresden-l15320">http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/lot.41.html/2015/tale-two-cities-venice-dresden-l15320</a><br /><br />Wikimedia Commons:<br /><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Franz_Christoph_Janneck_-_The_Prodigal_Son_Spending_his_Money_in_Riotous_Living.jpg">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Franz_Christoph_Janneck_-_The_Prodigal_Son_Spending_his_Money_in_Riotous_Living.jpg</a><br /><br />Archived in:<br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20200622195322/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Franz_Christoph_Janneck_-_The_Prodigal_Son_Spending_his_Money_in_Riotous_Living.jpg">https://web.archive.org/web/20200622195322/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Franz_Christoph_Janneck_-_The_Prodigal_Son_Spending_his_Money_in_Riotous_Living.jpg</a><br /><br />More information available on: <br /><a href="http://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/moa/abx9651.0001.001/58?rgn=full+text;view=image;q1=Franz+Christoph+Janneck">http://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/moa/abx9651.0001.001/58?rgn=full+text;view=image;q1=Franz+Christoph+Janneck</a>
1732, c.
Oil on copper.
Dimensions: 31.2 × 45 cm
The Amusements of the Prodigal Son, by il Giovane (1595)
Giovane, Palma il
Found on May 23, 2016 in: <a href="http://artebiblica.blogspot.ca/2015/08/parabola-del-hijo-prodigo.html">http://artebiblica.blogspot.ca/2015/08/parabola-del-hijo-prodigo.html</a><br /><br />Archived in:<br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20210318024916/http://artebiblica.blogspot.com/2015/08/parabola-del-hijo-prodigo.html">https://web.archive.org/web/20210318024916/http://artebiblica.blogspot.com/2015/08/parabola-del-hijo-prodigo.html</a>
1595
The prodigal son, by Honthorst (1622)
Dinner scene with prostitutes inspired by the biblical story of the prodigal son, a common theme in Dutch painting of the time. Compared with pictures by Murillo on the same theme, which do not present these scenes but rather the reconciliation.
Honthorst, Gerrit
Alte Pinakothek, Múnich, Germany<br /><a href="https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/wq4jE3mGWo">https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/wq4jE3mGWo</a><br /><br />Archived in:<br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20210428005237/https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/wq4jE3mGWo">https://web.archive.org/web/20210428005237/https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/wq4jE3mGWo</a><br /><br />Web Gallery of Art <br /><a href="http://www.wga.hu/html_m/h/honthors/1/index.html">http://www.wga.hu/html_m/h/honthors/1/index.html</a><br /><br />Archived in:<br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20160410123404/http://www.wga.hu/html_m/h/honthors/1/index.html">https://web.archive.org/web/20160410123404/http://www.wga.hu/html_m/h/honthors/1/index.html</a>
1622
Oil on wood.
Dimensions: 130 x 196 cm
Parable of the Prodigal Son, by Hemessen (1536)
Genre painting by Flemish author, based on the parable of the prodigal son (merry company). Note the old woman in the foreground, who, Judas-like, reaches for the bread.
Other titles: The Prodigal Son, De Verloren Zoon
Hemessen, Jan Sanders van (c. 1500- c. 1566)
<span>Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium <br /><a href="https://www.fine-arts-museum.be/nl/de-collectie/jan-sanders-van-hemessen-en-meester-van-paulus-en-barnabas-de-verloren-zoon?artist=van-hemessen-jan-sanders-1#">https://www.fine-arts-museum.be/nl/de-collectie/jan-sanders-van-hemessen-en-meester-van-paulus-en-barnabas-de-verloren-zoon?artist=van-hemessen-jan-sanders-1#</a><br /><br />Archived in:<br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190307054359/https://www.fine-arts-museum.be/nl/de-collectie/jan-sanders-van-hemessen-en-meester-van-paulus-en-barnabas-de-verloren-zoon?artist=van-hemessen-jan-sanders-1">https://web.archive.org/web/20190307054359/https://www.fine-arts-museum.be/nl/de-collectie/jan-sanders-van-hemessen-en-meester-van-paulus-en-barnabas-de-verloren-zoon?artist=van-hemessen-jan-sanders-1</a><br /><br />Inventory number: 2838<br /><br />Wikimedia Commons:<br /><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jan_Sanders_van_Hemessen-Enfant_Prodigue_IMG_1469.JPG">https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jan_Sanders_van_Hemessen-Enfant_Prodigue_IMG_1469.JPG</a><br /><br />Archived in:<br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20200626174927/https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jan_Sanders_van_Hemessen-Enfant_Prodigue_IMG_1469.JPG">https://web.archive.org/web/20200626174927/https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jan_Sanders_van_Hemessen-Enfant_Prodigue_IMG_1469.JPG</a></span>
1536
Oil on oak.
Dimensions: 55.1 × 77.9 in. (140 × 198 cm)