Frontispiece for "The Prodigal Son"

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of the title page for "La Vie de L'Enfant Prodigue." The image features an ornate border framing a panel of text with the title and author. The border includes detailed linework depicting architectural features and a scene of two men engaged in a confrontation to the right. To the left, a figure is shown interacting with an animal. The scenes contribute to the drama of the title page. The drawing contains intricate engravings associated with 17th-century printmaking.