Exhibitions
Benton, Return of the Prodigal Son, 1939
Robert Hodgell (1922-2000), The Prodigal Son, 1960, Linoleum cut, Collection of Luther Seminary; Gift of Jerry Evenrud
Jacques Lipchitz (1891-1973), Return of the Prodigal Son, 1931, Bronze, Marlborough International Fine Art
Jean Le Clerc (1587-1633), Parable of the Prodigal Son (series of six), 17th century, Engraving, Collection of Luther Seminary; Gift of Jerry Evenrud
Mary McCleary (1951- ), Prodigal Son, 1996, Mixed media collage on paper, From the collection of Ellen Tuchman and Harry Orenstein, Dallas, Texas
James Tissot (1836-1902), The Parable of the Prodigal Son (two of a series of five), 1881, Etching & drypoint, Collection of Luther Seminary; Gift of Jerry Evenrud
James McNeill Mesple (1948- ), The Far Country - Chicago (series of three), 1998, Colored pencil, watercolor, Collection of Luther Seminary; Gift of Jerry Evenrud
Christian Rholfs (1849-1938), Return of the Prodigal Son, 1916, Woodcut, Collection of Luther Seminary; Gift of Jerry Evenrud
Benjamin Miller (1877-1964), The Prodigal Son with Pigs, 1925, Woodcut, Collection of Luther Seminary; Gift of Jerry Evenrud
Timothy Vermeulen (1960- ), Return of the Prodigal Son, 2000, Oil on panel, Collection of Luther Seminary; Gift of Jerry Evenrud
The Art of ForgivenessImages of the Prodigal Son October 04, 2007–February 17, 2008 |
The biblical story from Luke 15 of the loving father who forgives his wayward son has inspired artists through the centuries. MOBIA is proud to organize and present an exhibition dedicated to this theme, featuring works from the Renaissance to the present day. More than 50 prints, sculptures, and paintings by artists including Rembrandt, Pietro Testa and James Tissot will provide a wide-ranging overview of the impact this theme has had on the history of art. One section of the exhibition will be dedicated to the private collection of Jerry Evenrud, a musician and art enthusiast who has collected artworks depicting the Prodigal Son. Representative works featuring this story will also be lent by major European and American museums. Educational programs will include a lecture series discussing the impact of the parable on art, literature and theology, featuring Tobias Wolff, well-known author of This Boy’s Life and other works and a lecture by Holly Flora, assistant professor of Art History at Tulane University and the exhibition curator. |
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