The Prodigal Son Feeling Remorse, 1837, Pencil

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.