Dish with the Division of Goods from the Parable of the Prodigal Son

anonymous, c. 1740 - c. 1775

In the centre of this dish is a scene from the biblical Parable of the Prodigal Son. It is based on a French series of prints that was much reprinted in the 18th century. The Rijksmuseum has another five dishes decorated with scenes from this same parable. One is displayed further along this shelf.

  • Artwork typeplatter
  • Object numberBK-NM-12400-55
  • Dimensionsdiameter 38 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Dish with the Division of Goods from the Parable of the Prodigal Son

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-NM-12400-55

  • Description

    Schotel van faïence. Blauw beschilderd met een scene uit 'De Verloren Zoon'.

Creation

  • Creation

    plateelbakkerij: anonymous, Delft

  • Dating

    c. 1740 - c. 1775

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    diameter 38 cm

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  • Subject

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of the heirs of J.F. Loudon, The Hague

  • Acquisition

    gift 1916

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

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