Il ritorno del figliol prodigo (Brandani 40)

Giorgio de Chirico's "Il ritorno del figliol prodigo" (The Return of the Prodigal Son) from 1974 is a colored etching with aquatint that reimagines the biblical parable through the artist's characteristic metaphysical lens. Created as part of a limited edition of 30 and printed by renowned Roman printer Alberto Caprini, the work exemplifies de Chirico's continued engagement with classical themes and printmaking techniques later in his career. The composition combines the artist's distinctive use of architectural forms and spatial ambiguity to explore themes of homecoming and redemption.