Shelter from the Storm

In this evocative painting inspired by the theme of the Prodigal Son, a young man stands with his face buried in his hands, displaying a sense of regret and vulnerability, while an elderly man, perhaps his father, stands on the other side of the fence with arms wide open, conveying acceptance and forgiveness; the warmly lit cabin in the background, set against the twilight sky, suggests a welcoming home and symbolizes redemption, as snow blankets the ground, adding a serene and reflective atmosphere to the scene.

In this evocative painting inspired by the theme of the Prodigal Son, a young man stands with his face buried in his hands, displaying a sense of regret and vulnerability, while an elderly man, perhaps his father, stands on the other side of the fence with arms wide open, conveying acceptance and forgiveness; the warmly lit cabin in the background, set against the twilight sky, suggests a welcoming home and symbolizes redemption, as snow blankets the ground, adding a serene and reflective atmosphere to the scene.

Name/Title

Shelter from the Storm

Entry/Object ID

2009.1.23

Description

The son, clothed in tattered rags, covers his face with his hands as he approaches his surprised and joyful father. In the background is a snow covered landscape with farm animals and a home. The log house glows with warm light, and smoke comes out of the chimney.

Type of Painting

Panel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil

Category

On-Display at Calvin Seminary, Biblical, Biblical People, Architecture, Landscape, New Testament, Animals
People

Made/Created

Artist

Jon McDonald

Date made

2007

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

16 in

Width

20 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

21-3/4 in

Width

25-1/2 in

Exhibitions

Prodigal Son: January 7 - February 7, 2009 Center Art Gallery, Calvin College:
Loan - Prodigal @ South Grandville CRC – Grandville, MI: February 19 – April 9, 2009
Loan - Prodigal @ Bethlehem Church – Grand Rapids, MI: September 21 – November 10, 2009
Loan - Prodigal @ Beechwood Church – Holland, MI: February 17 – March 3, 2010
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 @ 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 @ First Congregational Church - Rockford, MI: October 9 - November 16, 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