The Prodigal Return: Your Past May Be Stained but Your Future’s Untouched

The image is a detailed, monochromatic illustration depicting an emotional scene inspired by the biblical parable of the Prodigal Son. In the foreground, two central figures embrace, symbolizing forgiveness and reconciliation. The elder figure, representing the father, tenderly holds the younger, conveying love and acceptance. Around them, intricate patterns and geometric shapes fill the space, suggesting complexity and depth. Flowing lines and layered textures enhance the emotional intensity and chaotic beauty of the artwork. The style is reminiscent of expressionism, capturing raw emotion and the profound narrative of redemption with a powerful, evocative impact.

The image is a detailed, monochromatic illustration depicting an emotional scene inspired by the biblical parable of the Prodigal Son. In the foreground, two central figures embrace, symbolizing forgiveness and reconciliation. The elder figure, representing the father, tenderly holds the younger, conveying love and acceptance. Around them, intricate patterns and geometric shapes fill the space, suggesting complexity and depth. Flowing lines and layered textures enhance the emotional intensity and chaotic beauty of the artwork. The style is reminiscent of expressionism, capturing raw emotion and the profound narrative of redemption with a powerful, evocative impact.

Name/Title

The Prodigal Return: Your Past May Be Stained but Your Future’s Untouched

Entry/Object ID

2009.1.13

Description

Part of The Prodigal Trilogy The son has returned home, and his father holds him tightly.

Type of Print

Linocut

Category

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

Made/Created

Artist

Steve Prince

Date made

2005

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

50 in

Width

36 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

57-1/4 in

Width

43 in

Exhibitions

Prodigal Son: January 7 - February 7, 2009 Center Art Gallery, Calvin College:
Loan - Prodigal @ Calvary Baptist Church - Grand Rapids, MI: May 29 - July 3, 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 @ 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 @ Catholic Information Center, Grand Rapids, MI: February 18 - March 30, 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
Loan - Prodigal @ Sojourn Community Church - Louisville, KY: June 18 - August, 2018
Loan - Prodigal @ Grand Rapids Art Museum - Grand Rapids, MI: September 20-21, 2018