Return of the Son

Print

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image depicts an abstract and colorful interpretation of the biblical story of the Prodigal Son, featuring two stylized figures embracing amid a rich tapestry of flowers, birds, and geometric patterns, which symbolizes reconciliation and forgiveness.

The image depicts an abstract and colorful interpretation of the biblical story of the Prodigal Son, featuring two stylized figures embracing amid a rich tapestry of flowers, birds, and geometric patterns, which symbolizes reconciliation and forgiveness.

Name/Title

Return of the Son

Entry/Object ID

2013.6.1

Description

In a gloomy colored scene, the son kneels at his fathers feet. Both figures appear more mournful than in other depictions. Birds and flowers circle around them. Parable of the Prodigal Son - Luke 15:11-32

Type of Print

Stencil Print

Artwork Details

Medium

stencil print on Momigami wrinkled paper

Category

Vault, Biblical, Biblical People, New Testament, Japanese, Design/Pattern/Shape, Animals
People, Ethnic

Made/Created

Artist

Sadao Watanabe

Date made

1963

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

24 in

Width

20 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

35-1/2 in

Width

30-3/4 in

Exhibitions

Beauty Given by Grace January 7 - February 22, 2014
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 @ 1st Presbyterian Church - Colorado Springs, CO: February 20 - April 21, 2017
Loan - Watanabe @ La Grave Avenue CRC Grand Rapids, MI- November 2022 - January 2023
Loan - Prodigal @ Monroe Community Church Grand Rapids, MI - April - June 2023
Watanabe: Center Art Gallery - December 4, 2024 - February 1, 2025