De terugkeer van de verloren zoon c. 1596 - 1633

"De terugkeer van de verloren zoon" (c. 1596-1633), an engraving by Philips Galle (1537-1612), depicts the biblical parable of the prodigal son. The artwork portrays the moment of reconciliation between the father and his son, who has returned home after squandering his inheritance. This print, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the popularity of biblical narratives in art during the 16th and 17th centuries. The detailed engravings highlight the emotional impact of the story, capturing the father's overflowing joy and the son's humbled posture.