20. The father tries to unite the brothers
17. The order given to kill the fatted calf
18. A feast to celebrate
19. The older son refuses to join in
16. He is welcomed by his father
13. He is expelled
14. He looks for work
15. He reflects on his faults
12. He looses all at dice
9. two dancers lead him off
10. He is crowned king of the dance
11. The money spent he is thrown out
8. He is welcomed by a woman
5. The father gives him his part
6. The older brother in the fields
7. The young man set off from home
4. The Prodigal Son claims his heritage
1. Donors: The tanners
2. Donors: The tanners
3. Donors: The tanners
Bourges Cathedral
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Date: c. 1210-15 The Prodigal Son
The heads in the background
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