The Prodigal Son, c. 1640, David Teniers, the Younger, Flemish, 1610-1694/96, 22 1/2 x 30 1/2 in. (57.15 x 77.47 cm) (panel), Oil on copper, Netherlands, 17th century, The Biblical parable of the prodigal sona youth who wastes his wealth on riotous living before returning home poor and repentantis depicted here with wine, women, and song. He shares a rich meal with two prostitutes as street musicians perform, his cloak and sword lying nearby to suggest he’ll soon continue his partying elsewhere. The clothed monkey eating an applean ancient symbol of loveand dragging a ball and chain indicate the son’s bondage to vice.