Identification title(s): the prodigal son squanders his inheritance. Parable of the prodigal son (series title). Object type: print serial number: 2/6object number: rp-p-1904-436. Catalog reference: new hollstein dutch 153-3(4) new hollstein dutch 361. Note: heemskerck. Inscriptions / marks: collector's mark, verso, stamped: lugt 2228collector's mark, verso, handwriting in pencil: 'ap 199', ap ligature with number 199. Description: the prodigal son squanders his inheritance in a brothel. Seven women take care of him, play music for him and bring him food and drink. On the right you can see through the window how the prodigal son arrives, on the left you can see how he is shown the door after the money has run out. Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: philips galle (mentioned on object), after a design by: maarten van heemskerck (mentioned on object), publisher: theodoor galle (mentioned on object). Place of manufacture: printmaker: haarlem, publisher: antwerp. Dating: ca. 1596 - ca. 1633. Physical features: engraving. Material: paper technique: engraving (printing process). Dimensions: plate edge: h 207 mm × w 250 mm. Subject: what: the prodigal son in the midst of prostitutes feasting and dissipating his patrimony, usually in a brothel or innwhen all his money is squandered the prodigal son is chased away by the harlots. Credit line: donation from mr g. J. Boekenoogen, leiden. Acquisition: donation 1904. Date: ca. 1596 - ca. 1633.
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