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The Prodigal Son
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The Prodigal Son

Nicolas Verkolje (Dutch, 1673–1746)
Jan Baptist Weenix (Dutch, 1621–1660 or 1661)
Medium/TechniqueMezzotint
DimensionsSheet: 27.7 x 37.7 cm (10 7/8 x 14 13/16 in.)
Platemark: 25.2 x 35.2 cm (9 15/16 x 13 7/8 in.)
Credit LineHarvey D. Parker Collection—Harvey Drury Parker Fund
Accession numberP3261
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ClassificationsPrints
InscriptionsIn plate: Gio Bat: Wenix Pinx / N. Verkolje Fecit et exc: Verso lower left in graphite pencil: no. 11-2ProvenanceEarly provenance not researched; Henry F. Sewall (1816-1896, New York, Lugt 1309); purchased by MFA, November 1897.