The Prodigal Son: The Fatted Calf (L’enfant prodigue: le veau gras)

James Tissot

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black-and-white drawing of a group of people gathered around a table outdoors. A man in a dark coat bends over a large pot on the table, while others sit at the table or nearby. A man sits on the ground to the right, looking up. In the background, there are trees and a body of water. The scene appears to be a meal or celebration.