Farewell My Lost Son

The image depicts a vibrant and bustling scene in a classical cityscape, with people dressed in period attire, possibly depicting the biblical story of the Prodigal Son; various figures, including a carriage with horses and a group of elegantly dressed individuals, are engaged in animated conversations, surrounded by majestic buildings and a small statue/fountain in the center, all under a clear blue sky, suggesting a lively setting reflecting themes of departure, adventure, and social dynamics.

The image depicts a vibrant and bustling scene in a classical cityscape, with people dressed in period attire, possibly depicting the biblical story of the Prodigal Son; various figures, including a carriage with horses and a group of elegantly dressed individuals, are engaged in animated conversations, surrounded by majestic buildings and a small statue/fountain in the center, all under a clear blue sky, suggesting a lively setting reflecting themes of departure, adventure, and social dynamics.

Name/Title

Farewell My Lost Son

Entry/Object ID

2014.1.1

Description

In a 18th century city, people gather to say farewell to a man in the lower right. His carriage waits to the left.

Type of Print

Engraving

Artwork Details

Medium

hand-colored copper engraving

Category

Vault, Biblical, Biblical People, New Testament, Exterior space, Historical
People, Building, Architecture

Made/Created

Artist

Remondini Family

Date made

circa 1790

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

12-1/2 in

Width

17 in