The Prodigal Son: No II - Luminary

Painting

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image depicts an intricately designed manuscript of "The Parable of the Lost Son" from the Bible, showing detailed calligraphy and decorative borders with floral patterns and small illustrations. The text is divided into two columns on papyrus, with illuminated letters and ornate embellishments surrounding the narrative. The artwork includes representative scenes from the parable, highlighting key moments such as the son's departure and return, emphasizing themes of forgiveness and redemption.

The image depicts an intricately designed manuscript of "The Parable of the Lost Son" from the Bible, showing detailed calligraphy and decorative borders with floral patterns and small illustrations. The text is divided into two columns on papyrus, with illuminated letters and ornate embellishments surrounding the narrative. The artwork includes representative scenes from the parable, highlighting key moments such as the son's departure and return, emphasizing themes of forgiveness and redemption.

Name/Title

The Prodigal Son: No II - Luminary

Entry/Object ID

2009.1.26

Description

An open book is represented. Text fills both pages on the story of the Prodigal Son. The edges are decorated in ornate patterns and shapes, with small scenes depicted in each corner.

Type of Painting

Watercolor

Artwork Details

Medium

watercolor on papyrus

Category

On-Display at Calvin Seminary, Biblical, New Testament, Text, Design/Pattern/Shape

Made/Created

Artist

Carol McCrady

Date made

2002

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

20-1/2 in

Width

22-3/4 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

35 in

Width

36 in

Exhibitions

Prodigal Son: January 7 - February 7, 2009 Center Art Gallery, Calvin College:
Loan - Prodigal @ Hope Reformed Church – Grand Rapids, MI: February 26 – April 23, 2009
Loan - Prodigal @ Calvary Baptist Church - Grand Rapids, MI: May 29 - July 3, 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 @ 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 @ 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
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