Homage to Hieronymus Bosch - Prodigal Son

The image depicts a surreal scene inspired by the theme of the "Prodigal Son," featuring a colossal figure constructed of elaborate architectural elements and wearing a helmet, striding through a fantastical landscape filled with whimsical buildings and creatures. Some structures possess wing-like features, enabling them to float in the sky, while smaller figures engage with peculiar animal-like edifices. The intricate details and imaginative elements create a dreamlike atmosphere, blending elements of the natural and constructed worlds in a captivating and enigmatic composition, reminiscent of the work of Pieter Brughel.

The image depicts a surreal scene inspired by the theme of the "Prodigal Son," featuring a colossal figure constructed of elaborate architectural elements and wearing a helmet, striding through a fantastical landscape filled with whimsical buildings and creatures. Some structures possess wing-like features, enabling them to float in the sky, while smaller figures engage with peculiar animal-like edifices. The intricate details and imaginative elements create a dreamlike atmosphere, blending elements of the natural and constructed worlds in a captivating and enigmatic composition, reminiscent of the work of Pieter Brughel.

Name/Title

Homage to Hieronymus Bosch - Prodigal Son

Entry/Object ID

2016.22.1

Type of Print

Engraving

Category

Vault, Biblical, Biblical People, New Testament, Landscape, Architecture
People

Made/Created

Artist

Sergey Tyukanov

Date made

2016

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

5-3/4 in

Width

6-5/8 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

15-5/8 in

Width

19-5/8 in

Exhibitions

Permanent Collection: March 15 - April 29, 2017 Center Art Gallery
Loan - Prodigal @ Sojourn Community Church - Louisville, KY: June 18 - August, 2018