Prodigal Son: Returning

In the painting, a father embraces his son, who kneels in repentance, illustrating the biblical parable of the Prodigal Son, while onlookers observe the touching reunion with expressions of surprise and contemplation; the figures are framed by an arched stone entrance, set against a backdrop of palm trees and a village landscape that together evoke themes of forgiveness, redemption, and familial love in an ancient Middle Eastern setting.

In the painting, a father embraces his son, who kneels in repentance, illustrating the biblical parable of the Prodigal Son, while onlookers observe the touching reunion with expressions of surprise and contemplation; the figures are framed by an arched stone entrance, set against a backdrop of palm trees and a village landscape that together evoke themes of forgiveness, redemption, and familial love in an ancient Middle Eastern setting.

Name/Title

Prodigal Son: Returning

Entry/Object ID

2025.4.4

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Acrylic

Category

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

Made/Created

Artist

Deborah Hoover

Dimensions

Dimension Description

canvas size

Height

40 in

Width

30 in