The Father and His Two Sons: A Story of Homecoming
Session Description
The parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15 is one of the most powerful and evocative stories Jesus told. Its universal themes of greed and regret, arrogance and repentance, sin and redemption, jealousy and acceptance, and compassionate forgiveness resonate richly with each retelling. This parable has inspired the work of artists throughout the centuries. In many times and places and using many methods and media, artists have sought to visualize this story. Despite the differences in their work, the message of God’s love remains constant. Join three artists and their collector in this conversation around the art and story of forgiveness as illustrated by the parable of the prodigal son.
The Father and His Two Sons: A Story of Homecoming
The parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15 is one of the most powerful and evocative stories Jesus told. Its universal themes of greed and regret, arrogance and repentance, sin and redemption, jealousy and acceptance, and compassionate forgiveness resonate richly with each retelling. This parable has inspired the work of artists throughout the centuries. In many times and places and using many methods and media, artists have sought to visualize this story. Despite the differences in their work, the message of God’s love remains constant. Join three artists and their collector in this conversation around the art and story of forgiveness as illustrated by the parable of the prodigal son.