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La parabole du fils prodigue - The Parable of the prodigal Son - Pompeo Girolamo Batoni
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La parabole du fils prodigue - The Parable of the prodigal Son - Pompeo Girolamo Batoni
FIA5406552 La parabole du fils prodigue - The Parable of the prodigal Son - Pompeo Girolamo Batoni (1708-1787). Oil on canvas, 1773. Dimension : 138, 4x100 cm. Art History Museum, Vienne by Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-87); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Photo eFine Art Images; Italian, out of copyright
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Forgiveness Hospitality Morale Parable Prodigal Son Regret Repentance
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The captivating print showcases Pompeo Girolamo Batoni's masterpiece, "La parabole du fils prodigue - The Parable of the prodigal Son". Painted in 1773, this oil on canvas artwork measures an impressive 138.4x100 cm and is housed in the renowned Art History Museum in Vienna. Batoni's painting depicts a powerful biblical scene from the New Testament, illustrating the story of the prodigal son. The artist skillfully captures various emotions and themes within this single composition. The image portrays a family torn apart by recklessness and greed but ultimately reunited through love, forgiveness, and redemption. The father figure stands at the center of attention with open arms, symbolizing unconditional love and hospitality. His face reveals both concern for his wayward child as well as hope for their return. Meanwhile, the remorseful son kneels before his father in regret and repentance. This profound religious narrative serves as a moral lesson about familial bonds, personal growth, regrettable choices, forgiveness, and spiritual transformation. Through Batoni's masterful brushwork and use of light and shadow techniques typical of 18th-century Italian artistry, he brings to life these timeless themes that continue to resonate with audiences today. As we gaze upon this remarkable print captured by eFine Art Images from Bridgeman Images' collection without commercial intent or mention thereof – let us reflect on our own lives: Have we strayed? Can we find it within ourselves to seek forgiveness?
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