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The Prodigal Son by Albrecht Dürer — VisualArtsDB

The Prodigal Son

The Prodigal Son

Albrecht Dürer

1496

Medium: Engraving
Dimensions: 9 11/16 x 7 5/16 in. (24.61 x 18.58 cm) (plate) 9 11/16 x 7 5/16 in. (24.61 x 18.58 cm) (sheet)
Genre: Print
Museum: Minneapolis Institute of Art

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