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The expulsion of the prodigal son, c.1540-c.1550. Creator: Cornelis Anthonisz
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The expulsion of the prodigal son, c.1540-c.1550. Creator: Cornelis Anthonisz
The expulsion of the prodigal son, c.1540-c.1550. The son (Filius Prodigus) is driven out by poverty (Paupertas), while superstition (Superstitio) and heresy (Haeresis) show him the way to the Synagogue of Satan (Synagoga Sathanae). There he kneels before a man on a throne. On the throne is the word disease (Morbus), on the column of stubbornness (Obstinatio). Print from a series of six woodcuts with six-line Latin captions. The woodcut is hand-coloured where the costumes have been adjusted / modernized
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Allegorical Allegorical Figures Biblical Character Biblical Scene Deck Paint Gospel Gospel Of Luke Heresy Letterpress Luke Lukes Gospel Parable Parable Of The Prodigal Son Prodigal Son Superstition Allegorical Figure Cornelis Anthonisz Hand Tinted Watercolour On Paper Watercolour Paint
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This woodcut print, titled "The Expulsion of the Prodigal Son," is a masterpiece created by Cornelis Anthonisz between 1540 and 1550. The intricately designed image is a part of a series of six woodcuts, each accompanied by a six-line Latin caption. At the center of the composition, the prodigal son (Filius Prodigus) is depicted, driven out by poverty (Paupertas) and shown the way by allegorical figures of superstition (Superstitio) and heresy (Haeresis). The son, dressed in tattered clothing, is led towards the Synagogue of Satan (Synagoga Sathanae), where he is about to kneel before a man on a throne. The man on the throne represents disease (Morbus), and the column next to him is labeled stubbornness (Obstinatio). This biblical scene is derived from the Gospel of Luke, where the prodigal son, after squandering his inheritance, returns home repentant and is welcomed back by his father. This allegorical work of art, hand-coloured where costumes have been adjusted, is a testament to the artistic school of the Low Countries during the 16th century. The intricate detail and symbolism present in the print make it an essential addition to any art collection, art center, or gallery, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Christian art and the biblical narrative.
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