Hanging of the Prodigal Son, by Unknown (1525, c.)

Hanging of the Prodigal Son, by Unknown (1525, c.)

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.

Wall piece, Hanging of the Parable of the Prodigal Son. In Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
Found in Open Platform of Heritage, French Ministry of Culture:
https://www.pop.culture.gouv.fr/notice/palissy/PM21000222

Archived in:
https://web.archive.org/web/20210325011330if_/https://www.pop.culture.gouv.fr/notice/palissy/PM21000222

Manual reference: PM21000222

Wikimedia Commons:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:PMa_000024_F_Beaune.jpg

Archived in:
https://web.archive.org/web/20210325011027/https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:PMa_000024_F_Beaune.jpg

Tapestry on loom.
Dimensions: 275 × 390 cm