Vertrek van de verloren zoon 1540

"Vertrek van de verloren zoon" (Departure of the Prodigal Son) is a 1540 engraving by German Renaissance artist Sebald Beham. The artwork, which measures 59 mm by 98 mm, depicts a scene from the biblical parable of the prodigal son, illustrating the moment the younger son leaves his father's home to pursue his own fortune. The detailed composition features an expressive use of line and a sense of depth, characteristic of Beham's style. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, providing a glimpse into the artist's ability to convey both narrative and emotional weight in a small format.