Prodigal Son

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image is a vibrant and colorful depiction of the biblical parable "The Prodigal Son" divided into five panels, illustrating the son's journey; first, receiving his inheritance and leaving home; second, squandering his wealth in a lively city filled with festivities; third, facing hardship and feeding pigs, symbolizing his downfall; fourth, deciding to return home with repentance; and finally, being warmly welcomed by his father, illustrating themes of forgiveness, redemption, and familial love.

The image is a vibrant and colorful depiction of the biblical parable "The Prodigal Son" divided into five panels, illustrating the son's journey; first, receiving his inheritance and leaving home; second, squandering his wealth in a lively city filled with festivities; third, facing hardship and feeding pigs, symbolizing his downfall; fourth, deciding to return home with repentance; and finally, being warmly welcomed by his father, illustrating themes of forgiveness, redemption, and familial love.

Name/Title

Prodigal Son

Entry/Object ID

2009.1.5

Description

Five scenes are depicted within five arches. From left to right, the story of the prodigal son unfolds as the sun in the background rises, turns into the moon, and sets.

Type of Print

Screenprint

Category

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

Made/Created

Artist

John August Swanson

Date made

2004

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

13-1/2 in

Width

40 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

24-5/8 in

Width

51-1/8 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 @ Our Savior Lutheran Church – Grand Rapids, MI: July 6 – August 5, 2009
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 @ First Presbyterian Church – Midland, TX: February 22 – April 8, 2012
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 @ 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 @ Catholic Information Center, Grand Rapids, MI: February 18 - March 30, 2015
Loan - Prodigal @ First Presbyterian Church - Tulsa OK: February 1 - April 18, 2016
Calvin Seminary President's Legacy Society Luncheon: May 18, 2016 @ Prince Conference Center
Prodigal Son: June 1-30, 2016 Center Art Gallery:
Prince Conference Center - Calvary Church Christmas Women's event: December 5, 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