Prodigal Son : Squandering

In a vibrant depiction of the Prodigal Son story, the painting portrays a lively scene where a bearded man joyfully holds a green goblet amidst opulent surroundings, featuring dancing women adorned in colorful attire, lush fruits and wine scattered across a lavish table, and a peacock gracefully positioned in the foreground, embodying the tale's themes of indulgence and youthful extravagance; the ornate columns in the background suggest a grand, night-lit setting, echoing an air of celebration and revelry.

In a vibrant depiction of the Prodigal Son story, the painting portrays a lively scene where a bearded man joyfully holds a green goblet amidst opulent surroundings, featuring dancing women adorned in colorful attire, lush fruits and wine scattered across a lavish table, and a peacock gracefully positioned in the foreground, embodying the tale's themes of indulgence and youthful extravagance; the ornate columns in the background suggest a grand, night-lit setting, echoing an air of celebration and revelry.

Name/Title

Prodigal Son : Squandering

Entry/Object ID

2025.4.2

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Acrylic

Category

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

Made/Created

Artist

Deborah Hoover

Dimensions

Dimension Description

canvas size

Height

40 in

Width

30 in