The Return of the Prodigal Son
This image shows a ceramic vase featuring an engraved biblical scene from the parable of the Prodigal Son. The illustration depicts two figures, and the text inscribed on the vase reads, "But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion... Luke 15:20." The vase has a natural, earthy glaze, with the biblical verse and drawing etched into its surface, reflecting the poignant moment of reconciliation and compassion between the father and son.
Name/Title
The Return of the Prodigal SonEntry/Object ID
2009.1.17Description
Verses Luke 15:20 and Luke 15:24 are written on the side of the vase. On one side, the father sees the son returning. On the other side, a joyful figure stands with arms stretched high.Type of Sculpture
Free StandingArtwork Details
Medium
potteryCategory
Vault, Biblical, Biblical People, New Testament, Text
People
Made/Created
Artist Information
David Garner
Deborah Garner
Date made
2004Dimensions
Dimension Description
overallHeight
16-1/2 inWidth
9 inDepth
9 inExhibitions
Prodigal Son: January 7 - February 7, 2009 Center Art Gallery, Calvin College:
Loan - Prodigal @ Our Savior Lutheran Church – Grand Rapids, MI: July 6 – August 5, 2009
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
De Wit Manor Living Room: August 8, 2012 – December 14, 2015
Loan - Prodigal @ First Presbyterian Church - Tulsa OK: February 1 - April 18, 2016
Loan - Prodigal Son @ 1st Presbyterian Church - Colorado Springs, CO: February 20 - April 21, 2017