Return of the Prodigal Son

1636

Dutch, 1606-1669

Christ's parable (Luke 15:11-32) told of an impatient young man who left home, squandered his father's money on fast living, and eventually returned contrite and humiliated, only to be lovingly received by his father. Rembrandt contrasts the wild exposure of the world outside the walls with the solid safety of home and the father's enclosing embrace.

Etching

6 1/8 x 5 1/4 in. (15.6 x 13.4 cm)

Manson F. Backus Memorial Collection

35.179

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Durer, Rembrandt, and Goya: Old Masters Prints from the Seattle Art Museum Collection", May 31, 2001 - January 1, 2002 (5/31/2001 - 1/1/2002)

Seattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Rembrandt Prints From The Seattle Art Museum's Permanent Collection", June 3 - July 25, 1993, 6/3 - 7/25/93 in conjunction with Dutch and Flemish Paintings: The Harold Samuel Collection. (06/03/1993 - 07/25/1993)

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