De terugkeer van de Verloren Zoon 1677 - 1755

"De terugkeer van de Verloren Zoon" (The Return of the Prodigal Son) is a watercolor drawing created by Dutch artist Elias van Nijmegen between 1677 and 1755. The artwork depicts a scene from the biblical parable of the Prodigal Son, where the repentant son, dressed in rags, kneels before his father, who welcomes him with open arms. Van Nijmegen's drawing is a fine example of his ability to capture both the emotional depth and the dramatic tension of this classic biblical story. The drawing, executed in a detailed and expressive style, utilizes a subtle palette of soft browns, yellows, and blues to create a sense of both humility and forgiveness.