The biblical theme of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32) was often depicted in the 17th century, but seems to have been in particular demand in Rome in the period years 1645 - 1650. The brilliant engraver Pietro Testo, who worked together with Mola, published four moments from his parable in this period. One of these prints depicts the moment in when the son sees the errors of his ways, which is also show on this painting.
Specifications
| Title | The Prodigal Son |
|---|---|
| Material and technique | Oil on canvas |
| Object type |
Painting
> Painting
> Two-dimensional object
> Art object
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| Location | This object is in storage |
| Dimensions |
Width 113,5 cm Height 95,5 cm |
|---|---|
| Artists |
Painter:
Pier Francesco Mola
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| Accession number | 2902 (OK) |
| Credits | From the estate of Vitale Bloch, 1976 |
| Department | Old Masters |
| Acquisition date | 1976 |
| Creation date | in 1650 - 1660 |
| Collector | Collector / Vitale Bloch |
| Internal exhibitions |
The Collection Enriched (2011) |
| Material | |
| Object | |
| Geographical origin | Italy > Southern Europe > Europe |
All about the artist
Pier Francesco Mola
Coldrerio 1612 - Rome 1666
Pier Francecso Mola was born in Coldrerio, present-day Ticino in Switzerland. When he was four years old he moved with his father to Rome, where he would spend...
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