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The Return of the Prodigal Son (Dutch: De terugkeer van de verloren zoon) is an oil painting by Rembrandt, part of the collection of the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. It is among the Dutch master's final works, likely completed within two years of his death in 1669 .
Feb 6, 2022 · The Return of the Prodigal Son is one of Rembrandt’s final paintings completed in the year 1669. This oil painting is based on the Biblical parable of the Prodigal Son, also known as the parable of the two brothers.
A chance encounter with a reproduction of Rembrandt’s The Return of the Prodigal Son catapulted Henri Nouwen on an unforgettable spiritual adventure. Here he shares the deeply personal and resonant meditation that led him to discover the place within where God has chosen to dwell.
Apr 10, 2024 · The Return of the Prodigal Son by Rembrandt van Rijn is a masterpiece that captures the essence of forgiveness, redemption, and human emotion with unparalleled depth. Completed towards the end of Rembrandt’s life, this iconic work showcases his mastery of light and shadow, conveying a profound narrative drawn from the biblical parable.
The Return of the Prodigal Son (1773) by Pompeo Batoni. The Parable of the Prodigal Son (also known as the parable of the Two Brothers, Lost Son, Loving Father, or of the Forgiving Father) is one of the parables of Jesus in the Bible, appearing in Luke 15:11–32.
Luke 15:11-32. English Standard Version. The Parable of the Prodigal Son. 11 And he said, “There was a man who had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.’.
Henri writes about the most famous person in the story: the younger son, the prodigal son. He says Rembrandt at a young age “had all the characteristics of the prodigal son: brash, self-confident, spendthrift, sensual, and very arrogant” (page 26 hc/30 sc). The artist earned a lot, spent a lot, and lost a lot.
