Thuiskomst van de verloren zoon 1805 - 1844

"Thuiskomst van de verloren zoon" (Return of the Prodigal Son) is an etching by the Belgian artist Ignace-Joseph de Claussin, created between 1805 and 1844. The artwork depicts a poignant scene from the biblical parable, where a repentant son returns home to be embraced by his forgiving father. De Claussin masterfully captures the emotions of the moment, highlighting the son's humility and the father's overwhelming joy. This etching, now held in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the artist's skill in rendering human emotion and capturing the essence of a timeless story.