The Prodigal Son

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Maker

After
(artist)
1576-1622
(engraver)
1796-1871
(publisher)

Title

The Prodigal Son

Date of Production

1840

Medium

etching and stipple engraving
printed in black

Dimensions

Height: 29.2 cm
Height: 31.7 cm

Object Number

G.1990.WL.8258

Mode of Acquisition

Witt Library, transfer, 1990

Credit

Courtauld Gallery, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)

Location

Not currently on display

Keywords

Inscriptions

Inscription: Painted by Spada //

Inscription: Luc, XV - 21 . Lucas,XV-21 . //

Inscription: Engraved by H. Robinson. //

Inscription: Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in they sight, and am / no more worthy to be called thy son. / Luke, XV,-21 . //

Inscription: Fisher, Son & Co. London & Paris, 1840. //

Inscription: Proof //

Provenance

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