The Prodigal Son among Courtesans
2022 © Maxim Tabachnik
The Golden Plough Sign18th Century Wrought Iron SignThe Red Book and White Feather SignEvolution of Gaulish CoinageFrench Street Festival SceneThe Prodigal Son among Courtesans15th-Century Leather Shoes from Île de la CitéDecorated Tiles from Saint-Germain-des-PrésThe Seine, the Louvre and the Collège des Quatre-Nations from Pont NeufCarrousel of the Royal PalaceVisit of Louis XIV to the Church of the Hôtel des InvalidesLouis XIII Style Wood Paneled Study

The Prodigal Son among Courtesans

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This 16th c. artwork depicts the prodigal son surrounded by courtesans, musicians, and onlookers, each rendered with expressive detail. Rich colors and intricate costumes highlight the era’s opulence and decadence. A European cityscape in the background grounds the scene in a familiar yet distant past, inviting reflection on themes of excess and redemption.