The image features an intricately designed artwork depicting the biblical parable of the Prodigal Son, utilizing a rich color palette of deep blue and gold. The scene shows an emotional reunion between two figures, likely representing the father and son, surrounded by a decorative backdrop of ornate buildings and stylized nature elements. The craftsmanship showcases an intricate carving method, bringing depth and texture to the figures and landscape, evoking a sense of movement and emotion.

The image features an intricately designed artwork depicting the biblical parable of the Prodigal Son, utilizing a rich color palette of deep blue and gold. The scene shows an emotional reunion between two figures, likely representing the father and son, surrounded by a decorative backdrop of ornate buildings and stylized nature elements. The craftsmanship showcases an intricate carving method, bringing depth and texture to the figures and landscape, evoking a sense of movement and emotion.

Name/Title

Prodigal Son

Entry/Object ID

2009.1.3

Description

In a gold and blue scene, the Prodigal Son returns home and kneels at his forgiving father's feet.

Type of Sculpture

Relief

Artwork Details

Medium

cut glass on painted metal

Category

Vault, Biblical, Biblical People, New Testament
People

Made/Created

Artist

Bjorn Wiinblad

Date made

1982

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image

Height

12 in

Width

12 in

Exhibitions

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
Loan - Prodigal @ First Presbyterian Church - Tulsa OK: February 1 - April 18, 2016
Loan - Prodigal @ Muskegon Museum of Art – Muskegon, MI: December 8, 2016 - February 12, 2017
Loan - Prodigal Son @ 1st Presbyterian Church - Colorado Springs, CO: February 20 - April 21, 2017