The Prodigal Son
Napkin
1590-1625 (made)
1590-1625 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Napkin of linen damask. With two scenes in point repeat from the parable of the Prodigal Son. In the lower half is the barefoot Prodigal being beaten in front of an inn by women wearing feathered hats. Above, he kneels in supplication beneath an oak tree while swine eat acorns from a trough. At the top of this scene is an inscription 'L U C A S 15'. Mark in fawn thread of 'BR' crowned. Borders.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | The Prodigal Son |
| Materials and techniques | Linen damask |
| Brief description | Napkin 'The Prodigal Son of linen damask, Flanders, 1590-1625 |
| Physical description | Napkin of linen damask. With two scenes in point repeat from the parable of the Prodigal Son. In the lower half is the barefoot Prodigal being beaten in front of an inn by women wearing feathered hats. Above, he kneels in supplication beneath an oak tree while swine eat acorns from a trough. At the top of this scene is an inscription 'L U C A S 15'. Mark in fawn thread of 'BR' crowned. Borders. |
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| Credit line | Given by Baron W. van Pallandt van Eerde |
| Production | Flemish |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.209-1963 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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