The Prodigal Son Receiving his Portion
1660s
In this dramatic Baroque scene, Murillo captures the exact moment a young man demands his inheritance before running off to squander it. The bearded father sits at a table counting out coins, his expression a mix of resignation and sorrow, while the eager son clutches a heavy bag of money. Two onlookers watch the transaction with quiet curiosity, framed by a sweeping red curtain that adds a theatrical flair to the family drama. It's a brilliant snapshot of a biblical parable, showing the calm before the storm of the son's inevitable downfall.
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