The Prodigal Son Feasting
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The Prodigal Son Feasting

TitleThe Prodigal Son Feasting
ArtistPieter Coecke van Aelst
Dateca. 1540 16th century
MediumStained glass
ClassificationGlass-Stained
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of George D. Pratt, 1928
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“The Prodigal Son Feasting” is a work by Pieter Coecke van Aelst, dated ca. 1540. It is executed in stained glass and classified as glass-stained. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Dated to ca. 1540. Explore the wider set of works from the 16th century held in the archive.

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