Terugkeer van de verloren zoon 1616 - 1669

Theodoor van Thulden’s etching, "Terugkeer van de verloren zoon," is a poignant depiction of the biblical parable. The composition focuses on the prodigal son kneeling before his father, who embraces him with open arms. The father's forgiveness and the son's remorse are palpable. This etching, likely created between 1616 and 1669, exemplifies the artist’s mastery of linework and his ability to convey human emotion with remarkable detail. "Terugkeer van de verloren zoon" serves as a reminder of the transformative power of forgiveness and the enduring nature of familial love.