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The Prodigal Son

after Pietro Testa

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a figure and animals in a woodland. The figure is in a composed pose surrounded by foliage and bark textures. The animals are near the figure in a peaceful setting. A hut is included in the scene, along with trees, light and shadow, and distant mountains. The drawing is done in ink.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
pen and brown ink with gray wash on laid paper
Dimensions
4884 × 3105 px
Public Domain
Yes
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