When was "The Return of the Prodigal Son" created?

This artwork was created 1764–98.

What medium is "The Return of the Prodigal Son"?

The Return of the Prodigal Son is Mixed method engraving and etching, printed in brown ink.

Is "The Return of the Prodigal Son" in the public domain?

Yes, The Return of the Prodigal Son is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Return of the Prodigal Son

Q: Who created "The Return of the Prodigal Son"?

The Return of the Prodigal Son was created by John & Josiah Boydell|Pierre Jean Mariette|Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri)|Vincenzio Vangelisti in 1764–98.

John & Josiah Boydell|Pierre Jean Mariette|Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri)|Vincenzio Vangelisti

1764–98

Medium

Mixed method engraving and etching, printed in brown ink

Dimensions

Mount: 11 1/4 × 20 3/8 in. (28.5 × 51.7 cm) Sheet: 8 9/16 × 7 15/16 in. (21.8 × 20.2 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1953

Accession Number

53.600.736

Tags

Men

Art Historical Context

Behold *The Return of the Proal Son*, a poignant mixed-method engraving and etching printed in warm brown ink, capturing a timeless biblical parable from the Gospel of Luke Originally painted by the Italian Baroque master Guercino (Giovanni Barbieri) in the 17th century, this scene depicts the emotional reunion of a wayward son with his forgiving father, embodying themes of repentance, mercy, and familial love. Guercino dramatic chiaroscuro—bold contrasts of light and shadowinfuses the composition with intense emotion, a hallmark of Baroque art that draws viewers into the human drama. Produce...

About the Artist

British, Sudbury 1727–1788 London|British, 1786–1804

The Return of the Prodigal Son

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