The Father and His Two Sons

The image depicts a wooden plaque inscribed with the biblical parable "The Father & His Two Sons," commonly known as the Parable of the Prodigal Son, from the Gospel of Luke 15:11-32. The narrative describes a father and his two sons, where the younger son requests his inheritance, leaves home, and squanders his wealth. Eventually, he faces hardship and decides to return to his father, seeking forgiveness. The father welcomes him back with open arms, celebrating his return. Meanwhile, the elder son expresses resentment, highlighting themes of forgiveness, repentance, and the unconditional love of a parent.

The image depicts a wooden plaque inscribed with the biblical parable "The Father & His Two Sons," commonly known as the Parable of the Prodigal Son, from the Gospel of Luke 15:11-32. The narrative describes a father and his two sons, where the younger son requests his inheritance, leaves home, and squanders his wealth. Eventually, he faces hardship and decides to return to his father, seeking forgiveness. The father welcomes him back with open arms, celebrating his return. Meanwhile, the elder son expresses resentment, highlighting themes of forgiveness, repentance, and the unconditional love of a parent.

Name/Title

The Father and His Two Sons

Entry/Object ID

2021.1.4

Description

Luke 15:11-32 (KJV)

Type of Sculpture

Relief

Artwork Details

Medium

CNC Routed Text on Maple

Category

On-Display at Calvin Seminary, Biblical, New Testament, Text

Made/Created

Artist

Maxwell Kolenda

Date made

2020

Dimensions

Dimension Description

overall size

Height

39-3/4 in

Width

29-3/4 in