{"product_id":"the-prodigal-son-the-fatted-calf-james-tissot","title":"The Prodigal Son: The Fatted Calf - James Tissot","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching by James Tissot, reinterpreting the biblical parable of the prodigal son within a contemporary nineteenth-century setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled The Prodigal Son: The Fatted Calf, belongs to a series of works by James Tissot that reinterprets the biblical parable of the prodigal son. Tissot, a French artist who spent significant time in London, moved away from his earlier depictions of high-society life to focus on religious subjects during the latter part of his career. In this composition, he transposes the ancient narrative into a contemporary setting, reflecting the aesthetic sensibilities of the late nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene depicts a group gathered under a wooden structure near a riverbank. The figures are dressed in the attire of Tissot's own era, rather than traditional biblical robes. The central figure, the father, sits at a table with other guests, while the prodigal son appears in the foreground, positioned outside the immediate social circle of the feast. The contrast between the domestic comfort of the table and the solitary, weary figure of the son creates a narrative tension. Tissot employs precise, fine lines typical of his etching technique to render the textures of the clothing, the foliage, and the wooden structure. The play of light and shadow across the scene adds depth, drawing the eye from the shaded interior of the pavilion to the sunlit riverbank where the son rests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work demonstrates Tissot's attention to detail and his interest in grounding spiritual stories in the reality of everyday life. By removing the historical distance usually associated with such themes, he invites the viewer to consider the emotional weight of the story within a familiar context. The inclusion of the dog at the table and the casual postures of the guests further humanise the scene, moving away from formal religious iconography toward a more observational, narrative approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/boerenwoningen-aan-het-water-bij-ochtendnevel-paul-joseph-constantin-gabriel\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBoerenwoningen aan het water bij ochtendnevel - Paul Joseph Constantin Gabriël — Paul Joseph Constantin Gabriël\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-white-horse-john-constable\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe White Horse - John Constable — John Constable\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"James Tissot","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58344975040847,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58344982282575,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58344982315343,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58344982348111,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58344982380879,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58344982413647,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58344982446415,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58344982479183,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58344982511951,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58344982544719,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58344982577487,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58344982610255,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Prodigal-Son_-The-Fatted-Calf_Poster_CompositorV1_1785388025800.jpg?v=1785389550","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-prodigal-son-the-fatted-calf-james-tissot","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}