Return of the Prodigal Son, 1865-1866. Artist: Gustave Doré

Return of the Prodigal Son, 1865-1866. Artist: Gustave Doré

1-155-673 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Return of the Prodigal Son, 1865-1866. Parable in which a younger son requested his portion of the family property and left home for a distant country. Having squandered everything, he found himself poverty stricken and starving in a country hit by famine. He decides to return home and beg his father's forgiveness. From the Bible (Luke Chapter 15 verse 20). (London, 1865-1866).


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Gustave Doré: French: Artist, printmaker, painter, sculptor

Medium
  1. Wood engraving

Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Christianity

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Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2894x3614
File Size : 30,642kb


Aliases

  1. 007607
  1. 007607
  1. 0390005721
  1. 1-155-673
  1. 1155673
  1. 5721

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