Tuesday, September 17, 2019

The Return of the Prodigal Son by Rembrandt


As seen in the documentary Rembrandt is admired for his realistic depiction of the human. Also known for his great use of light and shadows in his paintings. Rembrandt is an important artist in Dutch art history since he contributed new styles and subject matters. The return of the Prodigal son is an oil painting and one of the last works Rembrandt worked on after his death. This painting depicts the Biblical story of the Prodigal Son.  I choose this painting because I like the emotion being depicted and how the light is shined upon the son. The son has come back home asking for forgiveness and is received with open arms.   

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