Master of the Prodigal Son, active circa (1530 - 1560)

• Was the notname given to a Flemish painter and designer of tapestries and stained glass.
• He was active in Antwerp where he operated a large workshop between 1530 and 1560.
• He painted religious subjects, landscapes, genre scenes and allegories.
• He is regarded as a leading master of Flemish Mannerism in the sixteenth century.
• The Master was also a designer of tapestries.
• He designed a series of 10 tapestries entitled The life of Tobias which was woven in various editions and variations.
• Based on the size of his output it is believed he operated a large workshop with several pupils in Antwerp.
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