The prodigal son abandoned, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, circa 1660-1665
The work represents the prodigal son, who is the protagonist of one of the parables of jesus christ, being in need and keeping a herd of pigs after having wasted his fortune in leading a dissipated life. Object Type: painting. Genre: religious art. Date: circa 1660-1665. Dimensions: height: 27 cm (10.6 in); width: 34 cm (13.3 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Museo del Prado. El hijo pródigo abandonado