The Prodigal Son Feasting
1660s
Murillo brings the biblical tale of the Prodigal Son to life with a lavish, almost party-like atmosphere. The young man, dressed in flashy orange and sporting a feathered hat, sits at a table groaning under the weight of giant meat pies while a servant brings in yet another covered dish. To the left, a musician strums a lute to set the mood, completely unaware of the little dog sneaking a nap under the tablecloth. It's a perfect snapshot of 17th-century excess, capturing the fleeting moment before the money runs out and reality sets in.
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