Prodigal Son: Leaving

The image depicts a vibrant and expressive scene illustrating the parable of the Prodigal Son, where a bearded man dressed in a traditional robe is warmly greeting a returning younger man who appears humbled and grateful, while several onlookers, including children peeking through an arched doorway and men standing under a stone arch, curiously observe the reconciliation and sharing of bread and coins on a vividly colored blue table in the foreground, suggesting themes of forgiveness, reunion, and generosity.

The image depicts a vibrant and expressive scene illustrating the parable of the Prodigal Son, where a bearded man dressed in a traditional robe is warmly greeting a returning younger man who appears humbled and grateful, while several onlookers, including children peeking through an arched doorway and men standing under a stone arch, curiously observe the reconciliation and sharing of bread and coins on a vividly colored blue table in the foreground, suggesting themes of forgiveness, reunion, and generosity.

Name/Title

Prodigal Son: Leaving

Entry/Object ID

2025.4.1

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Acrylic

Category

Biblical People, New Testament, Biblical, Architecture, On-Display at Calvin University
People

Made/Created

Artist

Deborah Hoover

Dimensions

Dimension Description

canvas size

Height

40 in

Width

30 in