Sebald Beham
The Prodigal Son Taking Leave of His Father
1540
Physical Qualities
Engraving, Sheet (trimmed within platemark): 58 x 98 mm. (2 5/16 x 3 7/8 in.)
Portfolio/Series
Plate 1 from the series "The Prodigal Son"
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1946.112.2964
Inscribed: Recto: in image, upper right, in plate "1"; in image, upper center, in plate "PATER DO MIHI PORCIONEM SVBSTANCIAE QUAE AD ME REDIT"; in image, lower left, in plate monogram "HSB". Verso: center in graphite "B.31."; center left in graphite "496 [within circle] / 111:D / [indecipherable] :28447"; lower left in graphite "2791"; lower right in graphite diamond with "613" and indecipherable inscription.
Markings: CM: unidentified collection stamp (not in Lugt); Claghorn; Garrett
