The Prodigal Son in a House of Ill-Repute

Abraham Bosse

Associated Names
Abraham Bosse

Artist, French, 1602 - 1676

This is a drawing of an interior scene with figures engaged in conversation. The drawing depicts a domestic setting with various figures around a table. The table is set with a cloth and has books or objects placed upon it. A large window in the background shows a view of a landscape with buildings and a cloudy sky. The room has architectural elements like columns and an archway leading to another room. In the adjacent room, a figure appears to be working near a hearth. The scene includes intricate detailing in the clothing, furnishings, and a decorative dog on the floor. The style resembles possibly 17th-century European art, showcasing domestic life and interior spaces with rich details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1982.40.3

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Le Blanc, no. 77


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1854

  • Le Blanc, Charles. _Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, contenant le dictionnaire des graveurs de toutes les nations, dans lequel sont decrites les estampes rares, precieuses et interessantes avec l'indication de leurs differents etats et des prix auxquels

Wikidata ID

Q74038558

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