Prodigal son as a swineherd, print maker: Claes Jansz. Visscher II, David Vinckboons

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Prodigal son as a swineherd, print maker: Claes Jansz. Visscher II, David Vinckboons

Prodigal son as a swineherd, print maker: Claes Jansz. Visscher II, David Vinckboons, 1608

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1608 Begs Claes Jansz Visscher Ii Clothes Crib David Vinckboons Eats Farm Farmer Farmers Inheritance Kneels Local Parable Pigs Prodigal Prodigal Son Swine Swineherd Trough Works Barely Knelt

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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print titled "Prodigal Son as a Swineherd" we are transported back to the year 1608, where artists Claes Jansz. Visscher II and David Vinckboons bring to life the famous biblical parable. The scene depicts the prodigal son, who had squandered his inheritance, now working as a swineherd on a farm. With hardly any clothes adorning his worn-out body, the prodigal son kneels amongst the pigs near their feeding trough. His face reflects both remorse and desperation as he watches them devour their meal from the crib. In this moment of destitution, he begs for sustenance from local farmers passing by. The intricate details in this print capture not only the physical state of the prodigal son but also convey his emotional turmoil and regret. The skilled craftsmanship of Visscher II and Vinckboons transports us into an era long gone yet still resonates with timeless themes of redemption and forgiveness. As viewers, we cannot help but be moved by this poignant portrayal that reminds us of our own capacity for recklessness and subsequent need for grace. Quint Lox's inclusion in documenting this remarkable artwork from Liszt Collection ensures its preservation for future generations to appreciate and reflect upon its profound message.

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