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The Return of the Prodigal Son
The painting depicts the moment of the prodigal son's return to his father after a period of wastefulness and downfall. The son kneels full of remorse, awaiting forgiveness, which the father accepts with tenderness, combining caring and paternal gestures. In the background, the older brother is seen full of judgment, referring to the biblical parable of mercy and redemption.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Rembrandt van Rijn
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Date of birth and death
15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669
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Natinality
Dutch
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Style
Dutch Golden Age, Baroque, masterful chiaroscuro, psychological realism
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Significant works
The Night Watch, The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp, The Jewish Bride, Self-portraits, The Hundred Guilder Print
Information about the work
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Year:
1669
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Execution technique:
oil
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Location:
Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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Theme:
baroque, religious painting, biblical parable, mercy, redemption, family
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work explores the themes of forgiveness, paternal love, and spiritual rebirth. It presents universal values of hope and reconciliation, which form the essence of the evangelical parable.
The key to interpreting the work
The interpretation should consider the biblical context and the emotional depth of the relationships between the characters, emphasized by the masterful use of light and shadow.See other works by this artist
Self-Portrait with Saskia in the Parable of the Prodigal Son
- Artist: Rembrandt van Rijn
- Year: 1635
