Sebald Beham
The Prodigal Son Wasting His Fortune
1540
Physical Qualities
Engraving, Sheet (trimmed within platemark): 50 x 93 mm. (1 15/16 x 3 11/16 in.)
Portfolio/Series
Plate 2 from the series "The Prodigal Son"
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
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
