The Elder Son Remonstrating with his Father

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The Elder Son Remonstrating with his Father
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The Elder Son Remonstrating with his Father

PortfolioPlate 6 from the series "The Parable of the Prodigal Son"
Date1562
MediumEngraving
DimensionsSheet (trimmed within platemark): 203 × 245 mm. (8 × 9 5/8 in.)
Credit LineGarrett Collection
Object number1946.112.11817
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Last Updated1/11/24
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