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The Prodigal Son Tending the Swine

The Prodigal Son Tending the Swine

Artist:

Date:

ca. 1645

Location:

Not on display

Century:

17th Century AD

Media:

Etching

Dimensions:

20.2 x 30.1 cm (image)

Department:

Achenbach Foundation

Object Type:

Country:

Continent:

Europe

Accession Number:

1963.30.36463

Acquisition Date:

1963-04-09

Credit Line:

Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts

The Prodigal Son, in rags, seated beneath a tree, praying, tending swine.

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