1693 – B THE PRODIGAL SON SQUANDERING HIS WEALTH
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1693 – B THE PRODIGAL SON SQUANDERING HIS WEALTHDescription
1693 – B THE PRODIGAL SON SQUANDERING HIS WEALTH Bernardo Passeri - engraver Jean Baptiste Loison - publisher This is an original antique copper-plate from a French edition, Jesuit, counter-Reformation illustrated work. The subject of this engraving is: The Parable of the prodigal son squandering wealth from Luke 15 verses 1 – 54. The purpose of this engraving and similar others was to do for religion what the scientists of the day were doing for science: use perspective and annotations / illustrations to draw the reader into Biblical stories as aids for daily meditations. The image size is 9 inches by 5 ½ inches. Manifest Record: 380171775723Collection
Art & Framed IllustratedCategory
Prodigal Son
Parables