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The Prodigal Son Dissipates his Wealth at the Pleasures of the Table
Jacob Matham (Netherlandish, 1571–1631)
After: Pieter Cornelisz. van Rijck (Netherlandish, about 1567/68–after 1635)
After: Pieter Cornelisz. van Rijck (Netherlandish, about 1567/68–after 1635)
about 1601-1606
Medium/Technique
Engraving
Dimensions
Sheet: 24.2 × 31.7 cm (9 1/2 × 12 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of William Perkins Babcock
Accession NumberB2592
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Bartsch 196; Hollstein (Dutch & Flemish, vol. XI, Matham) 63; Widerkehr (New Hollstein, Dutch & Flemish) 30
State
only state
Signed
Signed in plate, lower center: I. Maetham Sculp. et excud.
Marks
Watermark (yes, but not yet identified identified); verso, MFA Babcock Bequest stamp in purple ink with accession number in black ink: 2592; in graphite: B. 196
InscriptionsInscribed in plate, lower center, on base of stool: PVR pinxit; and lower center: Lvc. XV. Cum privil. Sa. Cæ M. I. Matham Sculp. et excud.
ProvenanceWilliam Perkins Babcock (b. 1826 - d. 1899; Lugt 207 and 208), Paris; 1900, bequest of William Perkins Babcock to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 12, 1900)