Sebald Beham
The Prodigal Son Feasting
1539
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Sebald Beham
The Prodigal Son Feasting
1539
Physical Qualities
Engraving, Sheet (trimmed within platemark): 50 x 93 mm. (1 15/16 x 3 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1946.112.2965
One of four in the series; two out of four in the series are in the Garrett Collection (1946.112.2964 - 1946.112.2965).
Inscribed: Recto: in image, upper left, in plate "1540" and monogram "HSB"; in image, upper center, in plate "DISSIPAVIT SVBSTANCIAM SVAM VIVENDO LVXVRIOSE. / LVCE. XV". Verso: upper left in graphite "Prodigal Son"; upper right in graphite diamond with "15"; lower right in graphite "B. 32" and diamond with "614".
Markings: CM: Claghorn; Garrett
