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The prodigal son eats from the pigstrog, c.1540-c.1550. Creator: Cornelis Anthonisz
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The prodigal son eats from the pigstrog, c.1540-c.1550. Creator: Cornelis Anthonisz
The prodigal son eats from the pigs trough, c.1540-c.1550. The son (Filius Prodigus) eats with the pigs from a trough, it says: Ferment of the Pharisees (Fermentum Pharisaeorum). around him are the mouth of hell (Infernus), death (Mors), the devil (Diabolus), despair (Desperatio) that is bitten by the conscience (Morsus Conscientia), disease (Morbus), hunger (Fames) and War (Bellum). In the sky a cloud from which two hands emerge, one with an orb, one with a whip. They symbolize God's punishment (Ultio Divina). In the landscape is the Synagogue of the Devil (Synagoga Sathana). 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 Conscience Deck Paint Devil Eating Gospel Gospel Of Luke Hell Letterpress Luke Lukes Gospel Parable Parable Of The Prodigal Son Pigs Prodigal Son Swine Trough Allegorical Figure Cornelis Anthonisz Hand Tinted Watercolour On Paper Watercolour Paint
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Cornelis Anthonisz's 'The Prodigal Son Eats from the Pig's Trough' (c.1540-c.1550) is a powerful and evocative woodcut print that brings to life the biblical story of the Prodigal Son as told in the Gospel of Luke. The central figure in the image is the prodigal son himself, who, having squandered his inheritance, is now seen eating from a pig's trough, surrounded by the consequences of his actions. The allegorical figures of Despair, Disease, Hunger, War, and the Mouth of Hell encircle him, each representing the suffering and hardship that comes with a life of reckless abandon. In the background, the Synagogue of Satan stands ominously, symbolizing the false teachings and temptations that led the son astray. Above, God's punishment is depicted in the form of two hands emerging from a cloud, one holding an orb and the other a whip. This represents the divine intervention that ultimately saves the son from his destructive path. The print is a masterful example of the allegorical tradition in Dutch art of the 16th century, with each figure and symbol carefully crafted to convey a deeper meaning. The woodcut is hand-coloured, with the costumes adjusted to modernize the image while preserving its historic integrity. This print is a must-see for anyone interested in the artistic and cultural heritage of this period, offering a fascinating glimpse into the artistic school of Cornelis Anthonisz and the allegorical tradition in Dutch art.
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