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The Parable of the Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son Dissipating his Patrimony
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The Parable of the Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son Dissipating his Patrimony
711592 The Parable of the Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son Dissipating his Patrimony (oil on canvas) (see also 711591-4) by Janssens, Hieronymus (1624-93); 48.8x58.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright
Media ID 22706378
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Aristocratic Card Game Careless Drunk Drunken Excess Folly Foolish Gambling Inheritance Jolly Merry Merrymaking Moral Morality Narrative Parable Playing Cards Prodigal Son Revelry Rich Riches Series Spending Terrace Vice Waste Wasteful Wealthy Patrimony
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This print captures Hieronymus Janssens' masterpiece, "The Parable of the Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son Dissipating his Patrimony". Painted in the Baroque style, this oil on canvas artwork depicts a scene from the biblical parable of a young man who squanders his inheritance through reckless and wasteful behavior. In this particular image, we see the prodigal son surrounded by an aristocratic group engaged in merry-making. The lush garden setting provides a backdrop for their indulgent activities, as they engage in gambling and play cards with careless abandon. The richly dressed revelers are seen drinking alcohol and enjoying themselves without any regard for consequences or morality. Janssens skillfully portrays the folly of youth and excess wealth through this narrative painting. The prodigal son's unwise choices are evident as he wastes his patrimony on vices instead of using it wisely. This cautionary tale serves as a reminder that riches can easily be squandered if not managed responsibly. Through vibrant colors and intricate details, Janssens brings to life this moral lesson from the New Testament. This print allows us to appreciate both the artistic mastery behind this work and its timeless message about temptation, recklessness, and redemption.
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