The Prodigal Son Guarding Pigs 1631 - 1641

Abraham Bosse's etching, "The Prodigal Son Guarding Pigs," depicts a scene from the biblical parable. Created between 1631 and 1641, the artwork showcases a forlorn figure, the prodigal son, seated on a rock, surrounded by pigs. The son's posture and the desolate landscape, rendered in meticulous detail, convey his despair and the harsh reality of his situation. This print, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, is a powerful example of Bosse's skill in capturing human emotion and illustrating biblical narratives.