The Return of the Prodigal Son
mid-16th century
Medium
Pen and brown ink, over traces of black chalk
Dimensions
6 3/4 x 9 7/16 in. (17.1 x 24 cm)
Classification
Drawings
Culture
Italian
Department
Robert Lehman Collection
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Accession Number
1975.1.257
Tags
Art Historical Context
In the tranquil galleries of The Metropolitan Museum of Art,The Return of the Proal Son* captivates visitors as a delicate mid-16th-century from the Lombardy-Veneto region of Italy. Created with pen and brown ink over traces of black chalk, intimate work measures just 6 3/4 x 9 7/16 inches, embodying the refined draughtsmanship of Renaissance Northern Italy. Part of the esteemed Robert Lehman Collection since 1975, it how drawings served as both preparatory sketches and standalone treasures, prized for their expressive lines and emotional depth. The biblical parable from Luke 15 inspires this...