The Bible In Paintings: Jesus’ Third Redemption Parable ✝️ THE LOST SON ✝️ Part 1

[Hebrews 11:6]

Were you aware that Rembrandt’s painting is a self-portrait, with his wife as the harlot? I wonder about its worth.

[nomorelurker]

Were you aware that Rembrandt’s painting is a self-portrait, with his wife as the harlot? I wonder about its worth.”

Was not aware of that. Value is probably more than your and my net worth together by a large amount and I don’t even know you.

[nicollo]

Love that last one by Giordano: Harlots don’t make for loyal friends in times of need. (Nor do their crack-smoking clients after fathering the child...).

“Prodigal”, btw, doesn’t imply sexual immorality, but certainly makes the point in the paintings.

[Hebrews 11:6]

When the money ran out, he was run out.

[left that other site]

I love the Lute. It is making a comeback in some circles. It is one of the earliest “Fretted” Instruments.

(Sting has done a lot with it.)

[left that other site]

There are two more paintings with Lutes in them.

My theory grows stronger every minute. :-)

[spankalib]

Yes, Stom is another good one. A pity about Caravaggio - driven mad probably bc of the lead in paint?

He was mightily influential despite it all!

[InkStone]

Did you notice the possible lute in #26? The angry wench has turned it to an offensive tool!

[InkStone]

Oh wait... I though you said “FLUTE”

[Hebrews 11:6]

♫But he's all wrong
♫I know that yute
♫'Cause I can play
♫This he-ere lute
♫And I won't quit
♫'Til I'm a brute
♫On Bro-oadway

[left that other site]

That’s a fact
I won’t dispute.

[left that other site]

I see a lute in 10, 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 26.

I’ve decided that, being a creative, self-relient person, I will not be overcome by the Luters. (see Atlas Shrugged) :-)

[Hebrews 11:6]

The fool’s (short-lived) motto: Wine, Women and Song. Not Woman, but Women.

[SisterK]

Since none of the artwork today has period appropriate dress, I choose the non-period appropriate dress painting #4. Plus, as earlier posters stated, the prodigal son is not trapped in time. Fortunately, the Father is forgiving and desires that we come home to Him.

#4 is very bold and uncluttered. Good use of color, composition and form.

blessings
K

[InkStone]

Yay Dan; a LOT of talent here...

[Hebrews 11:6]

I plan on keeping my day-job.

[Hebrews 11:6]

the prodigal son is not trapped in time

Tissot made that point with his Prodigal in Modern Life series, of which #8 is his first.

[Hebrews 11:6]

Your insightful comment about the pecuniary value of these paintings started me thinking.

I don’t gamble, because I don’t believe that “luck” or “chance” exist: if God wants to send money to me, He knows where to find me.

Sometimes, though, I speculate Walter Mittyishly what I would do if He caused someone to give me a winning lottery ticket. To whom would I donate the winnings? He would need to guide me in doing that.

And then, thanks to you, I realized that He has me doling out millions of dollars’ worth in paintings every day.

[SisterK]

oh my
he made a whole series?!?!?
how exciting!

thanks for the heads up

[Hebrews 11:6]

The Prodigal Son in Modern Life Series by James Tissot