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The Prodigal Son Wasting His Fortune

Sebald Beham

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of elegantly dressed figures gathered around a table in a garden setting. The image shows finely dressed people engaging with each other beside a round table adorned with food and drink, under a rustic natural setting of trees and shrubs. The figures appear to be conversing or enjoying each other's company at the table, which is set with plates, a goblet, and a flask, indicating a moment of leisure or festivity. The background features nature with abundant foliage and detailed planter pots, suggesting a refined, cultivated environment.

Artwork Details

Date
1540
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
4298 × 2390 px
Public Domain
Yes
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