The Reunification and Forgiveness of the Prodigal Son, The History of the Prodigal Son (series title), One of series of six. Son (Filius Prodigus) is embraced by Peace (Pax). Surrounding them are Justice (Justicia), Joy (Laeticia) and Fortitude (Constantia). Above them the Holy Spirit in a halo. In the background the father (Pater) in conversation with the personification of the Jewish people (Gens Judaica), two men about to slaughter a cow, and a church interior (Ecclesia) with the baptism of a child and the Eucharist celebration. Print from a series of six woodcuts


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