The Prodigal Son Leaves Home 1631 - 1641

"The Prodigal Son Leaves Home" is an etching by Abraham Bosse, created between 1631 and 1641, which depicts a scene from the biblical parable of the Prodigal Son. The print features a young man, laden with luggage, leaving his family home. This detailed composition is characteristic of Bosse's work, a 17th-century French artist known for his use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and realism. The intricate detail in this scene highlights the dramatic moment of the young man's departure and the story's moral message of the importance of repentance and forgiveness.