The Departure of the Prodigal Son, plate one from The History of the Prodigal Son

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Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

Hans Sebald Beham

Title

The Departure of the Prodigal Son, plate one from The History of the Prodigal Son

Place

Germany (Artist's nationality)

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Artist's working dates 1520–1550

Medium

Engraving in black on ivory laid paper

Dimensions

Image/plate: 5.8 × 9.7 cm (2 5/16 × 3 7/8 in.); Sheet: 5.9 × 9.8 cm (2 3/8 × 3 7/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Potter Palmer

Reference Number

1919.2538

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