Gelijkenis van de Verloren Zoon: De verloren zoon als varkenshoeder c. 1579 - 1615

Dominicus Custos's etching, "Gelijkenis van de Verloren Zoon: De verloren zoon als varkenshoeder," depicts a scene from the biblical parable of the prodigal son. The artwork, created between 1579 and 1615, shows the prodigal son kneeling in a field, tending to pigs. This poignant image captures the son's fallen state, his descent into poverty and despair. The work is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam, showcasing the Dutch artist's skill in engraving and his dedication to religious themes.