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The Prodigal Son Receiving his Inheritance
Public Domain

Jacob Matham and Karel van Mander I

The Prodigal Son Receiving his Inheritance

1591

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The Prodigal Son Receiving his Inheritance

1591

Physical Qualities Engraving, Sheet (trimmed within platemark): 235 × 170 mm. (9 1/4 × 6 11/16 in.) Mount: 235 × 170 mm. (9 1/4 × 6 11/16 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1984.81.2705
One from the series of four.
T. Harrison Garrett, Baltimore, purchased 1885 (Lugt supp. 2435b); James L. Claghorn, Philadelphia (Lugt supp. 555c).

Signed: 1

Inscribed: RECTO: in matrix: LL: 'KM invenit, I Matham schulp., I, 1592'; VERSO: LR: [Claghorn stamp]; (graphite in diamond): '9193 1'

Markings: CM: Claghorn (on verso of mount)

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