The Prodigal Son Feeling Remorse, 1837, Pencil

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Monogramist ts (19th century): german nazarene, the prodigal son feeling remorse, sketch drawing, 1837, pencil technique: washed pencil on paper … Read more Monogramist ts (19th century): german nazarene, the prodigal son feeling remorse, sketch drawing, 1837, pencil technique: washed pencil on paper inscription: at the lower part monogrammed: "ts". At the lower part inscribed by the artist's hand: "then he said: how much tager; hner has my father, the brodt the f the said: how much tager; hner has my father, who brodt the f lle and spoil him in hunger. " date: 1837 description: the upper and right panels are glued behind the main sheet. Elaborate design by anunknown artist from the circle of the german nazares around julius schnorr from carolsfeld (1794-1872). A fictitious architecture with three pointed arched openings show biblical figure scenes illustrating luke's chapter on the prodigal son. The upper depiction show the preceding parables luke 15, 1-10 with excerpts of the biblical text. The lower ones depict scenes from the parable of the prodigal son, luke 15, 11-32. On the left is a group of cheerful people at a meal, on the right the lonely swineherd sits in the midst of his flock and feel shameful remorse. The sheet probably served as a design for a book illustration, a wall painting or a panel painting in a religious context. keywords: 19th century, nazarene, biblical, germany, p size: 38.6 cm x 28.2 cm (15.2 x 11.1 in) condition: good condition. Slightly soiled on all sides. Brownish discolouration along the glued edges. Pale foxing visible in isolated places. The upper corners of the sheet have been restored. See less