The prodigal son, by Honthorst (1622)

The prodigal son, by Honthorst (1622)

Honthorst, Gerrit

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.

Alte Pinakothek, Múnich, Germany
https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/wq4jE3mGWo

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Web Gallery of Art
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Oil on wood.
Dimensions: 130 x 196 cm