The Prodigal Son

18th century

Anonymous Artist

Associated Names
Anonymous Artist

Artist

Pietro Testa

Artist After, Italian, 1612 - 1650

This is a drawing of a figure and animals in a woodland. The figure is in a composed pose surrounded by foliage and bark textures. The animals are near the figure in a peaceful setting. A hut is included in the scene, along with trees, light and shadow, and distant mountains. The drawing is done in ink.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with gray wash on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 16.5 x 26.3 cm (6 1/2 x 10 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8896

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right verso in brown ink: Prodigal Son

Wikidata ID

Q64533440