The Prodigal Son as a Swineherd

Abraham Bosse

Associated Names
Abraham Bosse

Artist, French, 1602 - 1676

The image shows a pastoral scene with a young shepherd sitting against a detailed landscape. The shepherd is portrayed with a pastoral staff and looking upwards, surrounded by trees. In the background, there is a field with grazing livestock such as pigs and a donkey. The sky above has soft clouds and birds in flight. The trees are depicted with intricate cross-hatching, adding texture to the scene. The artwork has a monochromatic color scheme of gray and brown, resembling an ink drawing or etching. Ornate borders with floral motifs frame the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1982.40.4

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Le Blanc, no. 78


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

Q74038560

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