Rembrandt

The Prodigal Son among the Swine



Rembrandt - The Prodigal Son among the Swine



Rembrandt
The Prodigal Son among the Swine
c. 1647-48
159 x 235 mm
Pen and bistre
British Museum, London


Literature

Catalogues raisonnés
Benesch 601
Schatborn D129


Iconclass

73C8645 The prodigal son tends the swine and eats from their trough

External links

British Museum Accession number 1910,0212.179

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