"Large 18th Century Painting "the Departure Of The Prodigal Son" Hispano-flemish Work"
Large painting representing the parable of the departure of the prodigal son. We can see in the center the prodigal son on his horse saying goodbye to his father (with the beard). The eldest son is behind him in the background but in the center of the composition. Women mourn his departure. The scene takes place at the exit of a city. Oil on canvas relined. Old frame. Some paint losses clearly visible in the photos. Hispano-Flemish work from the end of the 17th or beginning of the 18th century. 125x85cm Provenance: Tarn castle Contact me for delivery. The evangelist Saint Luke reports the parable of the Prodigal Son: after having claimed his share of the inheritance from his father, a son leaves the rich family home. He squanders his inheritance then, struck by famine, he decides to return to the paternal home. His father, seeing him return, welcomes him with kindness.