The Prodigal Son
The image is a detailed black and white illustration depicting the story of the Prodigal Son in five panels, beginning with a young man leaving his family with his inheritance to seek his fortune in a distant city, where he is amazed; he then squanders his wealth on gambling and drinking, leading to his downfall, shown as being poor and hungry while tending pigs; finally, he humbly returns home, where his family welcomes him with joy and celebration, emphasizing themes of forgiveness and redemption.
Name/Title
The Prodigal SonEntry/Object ID
2009.1.8Description
Four panels of scenes of the prodigal son, from him leaving to his return.Type of Print
ScreenprintCategory
On-Display at Calvin Seminary, Biblical, Biblical People, New Testament, Landscape, Animals
People
Made/Created
Artist
John August SwansonDate made
1972Dimensions
Dimension Description
image sizeHeight
10-1/2 inWidth
40-1/2 inDimension Description
frame sizeHeight
16-7/8 inWidth
47-1/4 inExhibitions
Prodigal Son: January 7 - February 7, 2009 Center Art Gallery, Calvin College:
Loan - Prodigal @ Our Savior Lutheran Church – Grand Rapids, MI: July 6 – August 5, 2009
Loan - Prodigal @ Orchard Hills Reformed Church – Grand Rapids, MI: October 7 – 28, 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 @ Elmhurst CRC, Elmhurst, IL January 10 – February 28, 2013
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 Son @ 1st Presbyterian Church - Colorado Springs, CO: February 20 - April 21, 2017