{"product_id":"the-return-of-the-prodigal-son","title":"The Return of the Prodigal Son","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Return Of The Prodigal Son\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pompeo Girolano Batoni\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1773\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePompeo Batoni\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the great Italian masters of the eighteenth century, brings to life the moving \u003cstrong\u003eparable of The Prodigal Son\u003c\/strong\u003e with exceptional tenderness and restraint. The composition is simple and intimate. The father, wrapped in a rich red mantle lined with fur, opens his arms to embrace his repentant son. The young man, clothed only in a tattered cloth, kneels with eyes closed and hands folded, resting his head against his father’s chest. It is the image of repentance made visible: the heart of a son returning, and the heart of a father rejoicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBatoni’s circular composition draws the viewer into this embrace. The father’s protective arms form a sheltering arc, his gaze full of love as he receives his child. The son’s bowed head and closed eyes echo the quiet trust of a soul rediscovering peace. In this sacred exchange, one can almost hear the whisper of the Gospel: \u003cstrong\u003e“Abba, Father”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.25em;\"\u003eSpiritual Reflection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting reveals the essence of divine mercy. The son, though broken and poor, finds his true life again in the arms of his father. It is a reminder that repentance is not about fear, but about coming home to love. Like the prodigal son, every soul that turns back to God discovers not reproach, but welcome, not distance, but embrace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This son of mine was dead, and has come to life again; he was lost, and has been found.” — \u003cem\u003eLuke 15:24\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.25em;\"\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the size that best fits your space:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 x 12 in (23 x 30 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 x 16 in (30 x 41 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 x 24 in (46 x 61 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 x 36 in (69 x 91 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a custom size? Message us. We are happy to help.\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pictorem.com","offers":[{"title":"Stretched Canvas Print \/ 9in x 12in (Small)","offer_id":47507303923937,"sku":"2495275:1|canvas|stretched|vertical|9|12|regular|mirrorimage|c15","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stretched Canvas Print \/ 12in x 16in (Small)","offer_id":47507303956705,"sku":"2495275:1|canvas|stretched|vertical|12|16|regular|mirrorimage|c15","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stretched Canvas Print \/ 18in x 24in (Medium)","offer_id":47507303989473,"sku":"2495275:1|canvas|stretched|vertical|18|24|regular|mirrorimage|c15","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stretched Canvas Print \/ 27in x 36in (Large)","offer_id":47507304022241,"sku":"2495275:1|canvas|stretched|vertical|27|36|regular|mirrorimage|c15","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/1506\/3521\/files\/The_Return_Of_The_Prodigal_Son.jpg?v=1763626423","url":"https:\/\/avemariacollection.com\/products\/the-return-of-the-prodigal-son","provider":"Ave Maria Designs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}