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The Parable of the Prodigal Son, c.1610-c.1620. Creator: Frans Francken II.

The Parable of the Prodigal Son, c.1610-c.1620. Creator: Frans Francken II.

2-977-464 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

The Parable of the Prodigal Son, c.1610-c.1620. The central image shows a brothel with a procuress and includes (following classical precedent) a painting of Danaë being seduced by Jupiter in the form of a shower of gold coins, and by a cat, popularly thought to be a lecherous creature which entices men to sexual intercourse. The outer scenes follow the traditional themes of the parable.

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People Information

Creator
  1. Frans Francken II, attributed to: Flemish: Artist, painter
Medium
  1. Oil on panel
Picture Type
  1. Painting
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Netherlands

  1. 52 30 00 N , 005 45 00 E
Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Christianity

Artistic Representations

People Other

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 6324x4386
File Size : 81,261kb

Aliases

  1. SK-C-286
  1. 1060003648
  1. 2-977-464
  1. 2977464
  1. SK-C-286
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