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Print, The Return of the Prodigal Son

This is a Print. It was created by Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn and print maker: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn. It is dated 1636 and we acquired it in 1950. Its medium is etching on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Leo Wallerstein. It is credited Gift of Leo Wallerstein.

Its dimensions are

16.3 × 14.2 cm (6 7/16 × 5 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Print, The Return of the Prodigal Son; Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669); Netherlands; etching on paper; 16.3 × 14.2 cm (6 7/16 × 5 9/16 in.); Gift of Leo Wallerstein; 1950-5-2

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