No III - The Return
In this evocative image illustrating the parable of the Prodigal Son, a young man is embraced by an older figure, likely his father, as they reunite onboard a ship's deck; surrounding them are other figures attending to their tasks or observing the touching scene, and the setting conveys a sense of movement and emotion, emphasizing themes of forgiveness and reconciliation.
Name/Title
No III - The ReturnEntry/Object ID
2008.6.2.4Description
The Prodigal Son in Modern Life The returned son has fallen to his knees. His father holds him in love and forgiveness. A woman exclaims her surprise at the son, while animals and seamen continue to unload the ship in the background.Type of Print
EtchingArtwork Details
Medium
etching with drypointCategory
Vault, Biblical, Biblical People, New Testament
People
Made/Created
Artist
James Jacques Joseph TissotDate made
1881Dimensions
Dimension Description
image sizeHeight
13-3/4 inWidth
17-1/2 inDimension Description
frame sizeHeight
25-1/2 inWidth
27-3/4 inExhibitions
Prodigal Son: January 7 - February 7, 2009 Center Art Gallery, Calvin College:
Loan - Prodigal @ 2nd Reformed Church, Zeeland, MI March 9 – May 18, 2010
Loan - Prodigal @ Dordt College – Sioux Center, IA: July 2 – October 8, 2010
Loan - Prodigal @ South Bend CRC – South Bend, IN: September 19 – November 11, 2011
Loan - Prodigal @ First Presbyterian Church – Midland, TX: February 22 – April 8, 2012
Loan - Prodigal @ Bella Vista Church – Rockford, MI: May 21 – July 23, 2012
Loan - Prodigal @ Elmhurst CRC, Elmhurst, IL January 10 – February 28, 2013
Loan - Prodigal @ Thornapple Covenant Church, Grand Rapids, MI: May 17 – 20, 2013
Loan - Prodigal @ Acton Institute, Grand Rapids, MI: May 20 – August 22, 2013
Loan - Prodigal @ First Congregational United Church of Christ, Washington DC September 3 – November 8, 2013
Loan - Prodigal @ First Presbyterian Church - Bonita Springs, Florida: March 10 - April 17, 2014
Loan - Prodigal @ Catholic Information Center, Grand Rapids, MI: February 18 - March 30, 2015
Loan - Prodigal @ Win-Some Women Retreat, Mackinac Island: October 18-26, 2015
Loan - Prodigal @ First Presbyterian Church - Tulsa OK: February 1 - April 18, 2016
Prodigal Son: June 1-30, 2016 Center Art Gallery:
Loan - Prodigal Son @ 1st Presbyterian Church - Colorado Springs, CO: February 20 - April 21, 2017
Loan - Prodigal @ Sojourn Community Church - Louisville, KY: June 18 - August, 2018
Loan - Prodigal @ Monroe Community Church - Grand Rapids, MI: October 4- December 2, 2023