Kort verhael van den Verloren Zoon 1833 - 1900

This 19th-century Dutch print by Dirk van Lubeek depicts the biblical parable of the Prodigal Son. The artwork, titled "Kort verhael van den Verloren Zoon", shows a man kneeling amongst pigs, symbolizing his descent into poverty and despair after squandering his inheritance. The image is a simplified representation of the story, focusing on the son's fallen state and his desperate need for redemption. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable example of the visual storytelling tradition that was popular in the 19th century, using art to communicate religious narratives and moral lessons.