The Prodigal Son Driven from the Tavern

Theodoor van Thulden after Sir Peter Paul Rubens

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group in historical attire. In the foreground, a muscular figure is being restrained by another figure. The scene appears intense, with dramatic poses and expressions. Off to the side, two figures appear to be watching the event unfold, one of them gesturing animatedly. The architecture consists of stone structures, arches, and pillars. A dog is positioned in the lower left corner. The artwork is rendered in a style reminiscent of early illustrative engravings, emphasizing contrast and detail with cross-hatching and dynamic lines.