The Lost Son Returns to His Father Asking Forgiveness

In this richly detailed illustration depicting the biblical parable of the Prodigal Son, a bustling town setting provides the backdrop as the son returns humbly, depicted near the center, where he is warmly welcomed by his father amidst townspeople observing the heartfelt reunion; notable architecture with intricate designs surrounds the scene, featuring ornate buildings and classical columns, while the vibrant attire of the figures adds to the vividness and emotional depth of this historical representation of forgiveness and reconciliation.

In this richly detailed illustration depicting the biblical parable of the Prodigal Son, a bustling town setting provides the backdrop as the son returns humbly, depicted near the center, where he is warmly welcomed by his father amidst townspeople observing the heartfelt reunion; notable architecture with intricate designs surrounds the scene, featuring ornate buildings and classical columns, while the vibrant attire of the figures adds to the vividness and emotional depth of this historical representation of forgiveness and reconciliation.

Name/Title

The Lost Son Returns to His Father Asking Forgiveness

Entry/Object ID

1998.11.1.5

Description

The ragged, poor son is welcomed back home by his father on the steps of their home. Others come out happily to greet him as well.

Type of Print

Engraving

Artwork Details

Medium

hand-colored copper engraving

Category

Vault, Biblical, Biblical People, New Testament, Architecture, Historical
People

Made/Created

Artist

Remondini Family

Date made

circa 1790 - circa 1800

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

12-1/2 in

Width

16-7/8 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

21-3/4 in

Width

25-7/8 in

Exhibitions

Prodigal Son: Center Art Gallery: September 4 - October 20, 2012
Loan - Prodigal @ Acton Institute, Grand Rapids, MI: May 20 – August 22, 2013
Prodigal Son: Center Art Gallery: November 1 - December 17, 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 @ Muskegon Museum of Art – Muskegon, MI: December 8, 2016 - February 12, 2017
Loan - Prodigal Son @ 1st Presbyterian Church - Colorado Springs, CO: February 20 - April 21, 2017
Loan - Prodigal @ Monroe Community Church - Grand Rapids, MI: October 4- December 2, 2023

General Notes

Note

Page 5 in a 6-page series on the prodigal son. The prodigal son returns to his father asking for forgiveness. This print is the reverse of the original by Probst, likely used in a Vue d’Optique. Latin: “filius deperditus rovertitur ad patrem petens veniam” English translation: lost son returns to his father asking for forgiveness Spanish: “el hijo prodigo volve a su padre pidiendo perdon” English translation: the prodigal son returns asking his father's forgiveness Dutch: “de verloren zoon komt weder by zijn vader en bid om vergeving” Englilsh translation: the prodigal son comes again to his father and prays for forgiveness