

The Seed Received among the Thorns, from the Parable of the Sower
The image depicts a black and white drawing of three figures standing outdoors. A woman on the left holds a sphere in her right hand and wears a long dress. A man in the middle wears a hat and holds a pouch. A woman on the right wears a long dress and stands near a tree. The background includes trees, hills, and a distant building. The image appears to be a landscape with a fantasy or allegorical theme. The title of the image is "The Seed Received among the Thorns, from the Parable of the Sower" and the artist is Gerard van Groeningen.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 1156 × 893 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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