The departure of the prodigal son 1863 James Tissot 1834-1902 France French

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Tissot portrays the parable of the prodigal son in the Middle Ages. As a historical painter, he imagines the departure of the prodigal son to 15th-century Venice and his return as a destitute beggar to mediaeval Northern Europe.

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Size: 5883px × 4000px
Photo credit: © Peter Horree / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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