Feestmaal voor de Verloren Zoon 1528

Pieter Cornelisz Kunst created this ink drawing titled "Feast of the Prodigal Son." The composition is striking, contained within a circle that focuses our attention on the scene's figures. The artist utilizes hatching and cross-hatching to define forms and create a sense of depth. Notice how the lines vary in thickness and density, contributing to a rich textural effect, and how it articulates the folds in the characters' elaborate clothing. The arrangement of the figures around the table is intriguing. The scene uses a combination of linear and atmospheric perspective to create a sense of depth and space. The figures in the foreground are more detailed and sharply defined, while those in the background are rendered with less precision. Beyond its narrative, the drawing explores themes of extravagance and humility, made potent by its carefully constructed visual architecture.