Return of the Prodigal Son

1635

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

Israel Henriet

Publisher, French, c. 1590 - 1661

This drawing depicts a grand architectural façade with an ornate staircase. Figures are gathered in various postures of interaction. The scene is set in an urban area, focused on a multi-story building with tall windows framed by intricate arch designs. The staircase leading to the entrance is adorned with detailed carvings. At its base, several figures engage in dynamic poses suggesting a narrative. The drawing employs fine lines and detailed shading to emphasize texture. In the background, more figures are visible through the windows. A dog stands in the foreground.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 6.2 × 8.2 cm (2 7/16 × 3 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 6.7 × 8.8 cm (2 5/8 × 3 7/16 in.)
    mount: 8.5 × 12.9 cm (3 3/8 × 5 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.837

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1411, State ii/iii

  • Series Title

    The Prodigal Son [Lieure 1404-1414]

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2022

  • Murillo: Picturing the Prodigal Son, Meadows Museum, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, 2022, cat. 19, repro.

  • Murillo: Picturing the Prodigal Son, Meadows Museum, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, 2022, unnumbered catalogue.

Bibliography

1924

  • Lieure, J. Jacques Callot. 5 vols. Paris: Editions de la Gazette des Beaux Arts, 1924-1927. Reprint. 8 vols. New York: Collectors' Editions, 1969.

2022

  • Dotseth, Amanda W., and Roglán, Mark A., editors. Murillo, Picturing the Prodigal Son. Exh. cat. Meadows Museum, Dallas, 2022: 130, cat. 19.

Inscriptions

in margin below image, in plate: Afligé de le voir de misere transy. / Ce bon uieillard l'embrasse, et le prend à mercy. / Cum privilege Reg. Israel excudit.

Wikidata ID

Q65509742

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