De verloren zoon verlaat zijn ouderlijk huis 1658

This etching, "De verloren zoon verlaat zijn ouderlijk huis" (The Prodigal Son Leaves His Parental Home), created by an anonymous artist in 1658, depicts a scene from the biblical parable of the prodigal son. The composition focuses on the son's departure, surrounded by a crowd of figures, with the family home visible in the background. The scene is rendered in a detailed and expressive style, typical of Dutch etchings of the period, offering a visual commentary on the themes of repentance, forgiveness, and the complexities of family relationships.