Description
Scene depicting festivities for the return of the prodigal son, with a family gathered around a table, musicians playing violins. A simplified copy after the original by Haid or his son.
Made by after an anonymous artist.
Medium: Mezzotint with etching on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 28 x 21.2 cm (11.02 x 8.35 inch). Image size: 28 x 21 cm. (11.02 x 8.27 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Short margins. Small tear at right paper edge. Wormhole at bottom right of middle. Thin paper spots. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL SON-DINNER | PCO-A15-3
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Source: unknown, to be determined.
Biography artist: Johann Jacobus Haid (1704-1767) and Johann Elias Haid (1739-1809) were German engravers known for their detailed mezzotints.



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